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tentseller Dec 11, 2021 4:34 pm
MPC status extensions to end of 2023 - EASY
 
CX status extension details

The way I read it, for those stuck overseas, 2 sectors on AA BA QF will renew to Dec 31, 2023

deadinabsentia Dec 12, 2021 8:29 pm
Correct.

CX HK Dec 12, 2021 10:34 pm
Easy for those overseas - extremely hard for those HK-based, given constantly changing (for the worse) quarantine restrictions!

Dave510 Dec 13, 2021 9:34 am
Originally Posted by CX HK (Post 33807405)
Easy for those overseas - extremely hard for those HK-based, given constantly changing (for the worse) quarantine restrictions!
Which would make sense if it was hard to travel internationally abroad, and easy to travel anywhere on a plane from HK. Whoever is in charge of the MP program clearly isn't aware that the inverse is true.

Globaliser Dec 13, 2021 9:40 am
Originally Posted by Dave510 (Post 33808445)
Originally Posted by CX HK (Post 33807405)
Easy for those overseas - extremely hard for those HK-based, given constantly changing (for the worse) quarantine restrictions!
Which would make sense if it was hard to travel internationally abroad, and easy to travel anywhere on a plane from HK. Whoever is in charge of the MP program clearly isn't aware that the inverse is true.
Don't you just need to do a pile of shopping in Hong Kong? Or, arguably, just take out a new card at the correct moment?
Earn miles on a Cathay Pacific or an Asia Miles co-branded credit cards 11, 12, 13
  • Earn 25,000 miles on any Standard Chartered Cathay Mastercard or 
  • Earn 15,000 miles on other co-branded credit card 14
12. Promotion miles earned from co-branded credit card, finance partners credit cards or banking products are eligible. 

SLGO Dec 13, 2021 9:03 pm
Does UO’s flycation count? ;)

Dave510 Dec 13, 2021 9:14 pm
Originally Posted by Globaliser (Post 33808468)
Don't you just need to do a pile of shopping in Hong Kong? Or, arguably, just take out a new card at the correct moment?
Only if you want their cobranded card. Otherwise you're SOL.

CX HK Dec 14, 2021 12:36 am
Originally Posted by Globaliser (Post 33808468)
Don't you just need to do a pile of shopping in Hong Kong? Or, arguably, just take out a new card at the correct moment?
Technically yes, but it's significant spending - probably around 6 figures (HKD 100,000) of spending to earn those miles. Which raises 2 issues: 1) Asia Miles are not worth much at the moment with no travel, everyone has stockpiled miles with no use and there most likely will be devaluations in the future, and 2) for 100k spending, there are way better cards out there so the opportunity cost could be anywhere from 2% to 5% or even 10% cash back.

tentseller Dec 14, 2021 1:31 am
Originally Posted by CX HK (Post 33810566)
Technically yes, but it's significant spending - probably around 6 figures (HKD 100,000) of spending to earn those miles. Which raises 2 issues: 1) Asia Miles are not worth much at the moment with no travel, everyone has stockpiled miles with no use and there most likely will be devaluations in the future, and 2) for 100k spending, there are way better cards out there so the opportunity cost could be anywhere from 2% to 5% or even 10% cash back.
Exactly, with a cashback card I can buy any ticket with better terms.

Globaliser Dec 14, 2021 1:44 am
Originally Posted by tentseller (Post 33810637)
Originally Posted by CX HK (Post 33810566)
Technically yes, but it's significant spending - probably around 6 figures (HKD 100,000) of spending to earn those miles. Which raises 2 issues: 1) Asia Miles are not worth much at the moment with no travel, everyone has stockpiled miles with no use and there most likely will be devaluations in the future, and 2) for 100k spending, there are way better cards out there so the opportunity cost could be anywhere from 2% to 5% or even 10% cash back.
Exactly, with a cashback card I can buy any ticket with better terms.
And there I was, thinking that in the ostentatious money-spending Mecca that is Hong Kong, $100K of shopping was a trivial sum ...

Anyway, slightly less frivolously, I was wondering about qualifying by including a lower welcome bonus level, if you actually only need 25,000 miles to trigger the status extension. But as in all of these things, if you're not flying then there's a real question as to why you'd want to put in a great deal of effort to maintain your status.

tentseller Dec 14, 2021 2:32 am
Originally Posted by Globaliser (Post 33810657)
And there I was, thinking that in the ostentatious money-spending Mecca that is Hong Kong, $100K of shopping was a trivial sum ...

Anyway, slightly less frivolously, I was wondering about qualifying by including a lower welcome bonus level, if you actually only need 25,000 miles to trigger the status extension. But as in all of these things, if you're not flying then there's a real question as to why you'd want to put in a great deal of effort to maintain your status.
Depending where you dump that $100k you can always do better than Asian Miles.

tentseller Dec 14, 2021 2:33 am
Retail loyalties by chains, common ownership or online shopping will earn you more that the equivalent ticket redemption value.

twonga Dec 14, 2021 3:02 am
Does anyone know what is classed as a “Co-branded card” these days?

SCB - yes

i assume the Amex explorer is no longer a Co branded card?

is there any more in Hong Kong?

Globaliser Dec 14, 2021 3:05 am
Originally Posted by tentseller (Post 33810718)
Depending where you dump that $100k you can always do better than Asian Miles.
Originally Posted by tentseller (Post 33810719)
Retail loyalties by chains, common ownership or online shopping will earn you more that the equivalent ticket redemption value.
I have no doubt. But if the object of the exercise is to maintain status, and you can't fly ...

CX HK Dec 14, 2021 3:42 am
Originally Posted by twonga (Post 33810761)
Does anyone know what is classed as a “Co-branded card” these days?

SCB - yes

i assume the Amex explorer is no longer a Co branded card?

is there any more in Hong Kong?
Any card that uses the CX / AM brand name - which currently is only the SCB card.


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