Redemption Flight-Baggage Rules for Elites
Jun 12, 2023 | 6:35 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 964
Redemption Flight-Baggage Rules for Elites
I bank my OW miles with AS and should make MVP Gold (Sapphire) next year.
On the other hand, I would like to convert some Capital One miles to Cathay Pacific's FFP so that I can redeem an econ flight in 2024 from Vietnam to HKG. In this case, assuming I really make Sapphire, will I be able to get extra check-in baggage allowance for this flight? I know that the benefit holds for purchased (in cash) flights, but am not sure if it extends to mileage tickets.
Thanks.
On the other hand, I would like to convert some Capital One miles to Cathay Pacific's FFP so that I can redeem an econ flight in 2024 from Vietnam to HKG. In this case, assuming I really make Sapphire, will I be able to get extra check-in baggage allowance for this flight? I know that the benefit holds for purchased (in cash) flights, but am not sure if it extends to mileage tickets.
Thanks.
Jun 12, 2023 | 9:27 pm
#2
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: WLG/BKK
Programs: NZ Koru Plat, TG*G, QF G, Accor Plat
Posts: 12,909
I bank my OW miles with AS and should make MVP Gold (Sapphire) next year.
On the other hand, I would like to convert some Capital One miles to Cathay Pacific's FFP so that I can redeem an econ flight in 2024 from Vietnam to HKG. In this case, assuming I really make Sapphire, will I be able to get extra check-in baggage allowance for this flight? I know that the benefit holds for purchased (in cash) flights, but am not sure if it extends to mileage tickets.
Thanks.
On the other hand, I would like to convert some Capital One miles to Cathay Pacific's FFP so that I can redeem an econ flight in 2024 from Vietnam to HKG. In this case, assuming I really make Sapphire, will I be able to get extra check-in baggage allowance for this flight? I know that the benefit holds for purchased (in cash) flights, but am not sure if it extends to mileage tickets.
Thanks.
Jun 13, 2023 | 2:06 am
#3
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX Diamond (OW Emerald), former SQ Krisflyer Gold
Posts: 2,607
Note that if you redeem an Economy Class ticket on CX the base allowance is only 1x23kg bag. So if you're looking to get that "extra" bag that'll bring you to 2 total, not 3 total.
Jun 18, 2023 | 1:45 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 7,226
I bank my OW miles with AS and should make MVP Gold (Sapphire) next year.
On the other hand, I would like to convert some Capital One miles to Cathay Pacific's FFP so that I can redeem an econ flight in 2024 from Vietnam to HKG. In this case, assuming I really make Sapphire, will I be able to get extra check-in baggage allowance for this flight? I know that the benefit holds for purchased (in cash) flights, but am not sure if it extends to mileage tickets.
Thanks.
On the other hand, I would like to convert some Capital One miles to Cathay Pacific's FFP so that I can redeem an econ flight in 2024 from Vietnam to HKG. In this case, assuming I really make Sapphire, will I be able to get extra check-in baggage allowance for this flight? I know that the benefit holds for purchased (in cash) flights, but am not sure if it extends to mileage tickets.
Thanks.
Jun 18, 2023 | 1:48 pm
#5
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 964
You can get the confirmation you need at https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US/baggage.html, by selecting oneworld sapphire and redemption. When you redeem your ticket with CX, you can also ask them to add your AS number (while keeping your CX number as FQTR, R for redemption).
Jun 18, 2023 | 2:03 pm
#6
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 7,226
I usually find CX agents to be friendly, but being Gold myself there could be a bias. I just redeemed a ticket for a friend who has CX account but opted to have AS number included in the reservation, and I just CX agent asked for that, straightforward.