Originally Posted by
SinoBritAsia
I spend quite a fair amount on CX/UO flights, averaging HK$5-8k a month currently, yet when I get my credit card points, I feel the H$K2/1 mile is not reflected. Last month I spent HK$30,000 on a Cathay flight but got less than 11,000 points deposited for total day-to-day spend including on the CX flights. I don’t get it.
In addition to what percysmith said, also note that it's one-off, so you might be better off spending the amount after 8k elsewhere.