May 24, 2018, 4:03 am
Last edit by: percysmith
New links:
New redemption engine: https://www.asiamiles.com/en/redeem-awards/flight-awards/facade.html
(alternatively https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/book-a-trip/redeem-flights/facade.html for MPO members)
New redemption charts (CX and KA only): https://www.asiamiles.com/en/redeem-awards/flight-awards/flight-award-chart.html
New partner redemption mileage requirement: https://www.asiamiles.com/en/afr.html
Asia Miles changes microsite:
https://www.asiamiles.com/change/
New Terms and Conditions:
https://www.asiamiles.com/change/en/updatedterms.html
New redemption engine: https://www.asiamiles.com/en/redeem-awards/flight-awards/facade.html
(alternatively https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/book-a-trip/redeem-flights/facade.html for MPO members)
New redemption charts (CX and KA only): https://www.asiamiles.com/en/redeem-awards/flight-awards/flight-award-chart.html
New partner redemption mileage requirement: https://www.asiamiles.com/en/afr.html
Asia Miles changes microsite:
https://www.asiamiles.com/change/
New Terms and Conditions:
https://www.asiamiles.com/change/en/updatedterms.html
Asia Miles Changes effective 22 June 2018
Jun 28, 2018, 3:32 pm
#316
Suspended
Join Date: May 2006
Location: HKG
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Posts: 9,952
Jun 29, 2018, 1:24 am
#317
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: HKG
Programs: CX, BA
Posts: 69
I see something exactly opposite. Plenty of Y awards on BA but no standard Y on CX, such as 10th July HKG-KIX. Absolutely wide open on all 6 flights on BA but nothing on CX
Last edited by marcommm; Jun 29, 2018 at 5:39 am
Jun 29, 2018, 5:12 am
#319
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 7,708
I had a discussion with a contact at CX two days ago. There is an intentional effort to provide more inventory to Asia Miles / MPC ("superior to partners, which we know has been a nagging issue for years"), while simultaneously making Asia Miles more price competitive on CX metal. So while I don't think the intention is to wipe out partner inventory, at least there is an effort to make Asia Miles have obviously superior inventory.
However, this person is also at the end of a two year rotation so....
Apparently there was fraud /mileage broking going on with BA shorthaul tickets on CX metal. CX seems quite aware of the arbitrage going on at least regards to BA.
However, this person is also at the end of a two year rotation so....
Apparently there was fraud /mileage broking going on with BA shorthaul tickets on CX metal. CX seems quite aware of the arbitrage going on at least regards to BA.
Jun 29, 2018, 5:45 am
#320
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: HKG
Programs: CX, BA
Posts: 69
So while I don't think the intention is to wipe out partner inventory, at least there is an effort to make Asia Miles have obviously superior inventory.
Apparently there was fraud /mileage broking going on with BA shorthaul tickets on CX metal. CX seems quite aware of the arbitrage going on at least regards to BA.
Apparently there was fraud /mileage broking going on with BA shorthaul tickets on CX metal. CX seems quite aware of the arbitrage going on at least regards to BA.
Jun 29, 2018, 6:25 am
#321
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 7,708
Jun 29, 2018, 6:34 am
#322
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2008
Programs: dont care anymore
Posts: 112
Jun 30, 2018, 12:10 am
#324
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: HKG
Programs: CX, BA
Posts: 69
CX does act quite fast though
Jun 30, 2018, 12:24 am
#325
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: CX Green, QF Platinum, BAEC Silver, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 10,780
Remember that BA places their own restrictions on CX inventory for flights departing in the next 10 days. This is to reduce fraudulent redemptions. In the past you can get redemptions for close-in departures by contacting BA directly.
Jun 30, 2018, 12:48 am
#326
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: HKG
Programs: CX, BA
Posts: 69
But I am pretty sure my observation is not caused by this restriction as there are still 1-2 J seats shown on BA on the same day.
Plus: some other short haul destinations such as TPE seem to be unaffected at the moment.
Jun 30, 2018, 2:46 am
#327
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: HKG/HND/OOL
Programs: QF Emerald. SQ Gold.
Posts: 3,170
why is there so much animosity towards restricting partner J /F awards? i remember everyone pracically complained about lack of access for MPC members as partner grabs them... mow everyone complains post enhancement... 
i selfom praise CX nor speak fondly of them but i can accept this devaluation if it means i can redeem on flights i want when i want at short notice
i selfom praise CX nor speak fondly of them but i can accept this devaluation if it means i can redeem on flights i want when i want at short notice
Jun 30, 2018, 10:02 am
#329
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: HKG
Programs: CX, BA
Posts: 69
What really annoys me is that availability on CX/KA metal in partners programme does not necessarily translate to ‘Standard’ award availability in Asiamiles. Instead, it translate to ‘Tailored’ award availability only!!! I feel that my loyalty is betrayed.