Hong Kong Airlines today announced that it will revamp its Frequent Flyer Programme, the “Fortune Wings Club (FWC)”, transitioning to a spending-based model for points accrual from 1 July 2025. The change is designed to offer members greater flexibility and value. Combined with the launch of new long-haul routes and various service upgrades, the Company’s frequent flyers are offered an elevated travel experience.

Under the new mechanism, members will earn points based on their ticket fare, rather than the distance flown. This means that regardless of the journey's length, a member's eligible spending will directly translate into points. Better still, Elite members would benefit from additional bonus points.

Additionally, the Company has optimised the redemption standards for FWC award tickets, providing more attractive options across different routes and cabin classes (Economy and Business Class). For example, a one-way Economy Class ticket to Osaka, which previously required 25,000 FWC points, will now only require 18,000 points. The optimised redemption chart is clearer and more intuitive, allowing members to plan their journeys with greater flexibility.

Mr Wilson Yam, Vice President of Hong Kong Airlines, stated: "Hong Kong Airlines is the first local carrier to adopt this innovative method for points accrual based on member’s spending. We believe this will offer our existing members a refreshingly straightforward experience, while also attracting new members to the programme."

"As a full-service carrier, we are committed to enhancing the passenger journey – from providing seamless baggage services and a wide selection of in-flight meals, to optimising our online check-in system and upgrading our airport lounge services, all aimed at delivering a more convenient and comfortable travel experience. Simultaneously, we are continuously expanding our long-haul network, having successively resumed and launched services to Vancouver and Sydney. This further strengthens our role as an aviation bridge connecting China with the world, reinforcing Hong Kong's status as an international aviation hub and serving a greater number of travellers."

The Fortune Wings Club is the frequent flyer programme of Hong Kong Airlines. In addition to redeeming award tickets, it offers members a wide range of privileges, including priority check-in, priority baggage handling, seat selection, extra baggage allowance, and access to airport lounges worldwide.

Hong Kong Airlines recently launched the "China CITIC Bank International Hong Kong Airlines co-branded Mastercard® Card", which offers a range of attractive rewards including welcome bonus points that can be used to redeem award tickets and points rewards on spending, allowing customers to earn points for flights more quickly. Cardholders also enjoy comprehensive benefits such as complimentary travel insurance, airport lounge access, and access to the annual "Flash Sale" events, where they can redeem award tickets to designated destinations at 50% off the usual FWC points, or upgrade to Business Class at a 50% points discount, among other exclusive privileges that allow customers to enjoy travel rewards while spending abroad.