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 23, 2018, 4:19 pm
#258
Join Date: Mar 2016
Programs: OWE
Posts: 131
idk if it is a coding issue on CX's end, but just searching a high frequency route like TPE-HKG yields results in Nov, Dec of this year. All in Y, none in F/J which is weird.
However, long haul route yields nothing in any cabin, even at the furthest end of the calendar in June 2019. When I reached out to CX Twitter about this issue, an agent responded with:
"There was a system update during 22Jun. However, the update should have been completed. If you are other airline frequent flyer program member, you could check with them again. If you're our member, please provide your membership details and we'll can advise Asia Miles / Marco Polo team to follow-up of your request."
I've sent a followup with screenshots asking if they can have their IT dept research if it is a coding issue.
However, long haul route yields nothing in any cabin, even at the furthest end of the calendar in June 2019. When I reached out to CX Twitter about this issue, an agent responded with:
"There was a system update during 22Jun. However, the update should have been completed. If you are other airline frequent flyer program member, you could check with them again. If you're our member, please provide your membership details and we'll can advise Asia Miles / Marco Polo team to follow-up of your request."
I've sent a followup with screenshots asking if they can have their IT dept research if it is a coding issue.
Jun 23, 2018, 4:38 pm
#260
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: BNA
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Bonvoy Plat, HHonors Diamond, DL Gold
Posts: 383
That is not my experience. Both yesterday and today, I have found ample J CX availability searching routes LAX-BKK or LAX-SIN for Asia Miles. The low level "Standard" saver awards may not be as plentiful as before the change, but they are there. 85,000 points each way for LAX->BKK or SIN. I haven't had the time or desire to go checking other routes and a wide range of dates.
Jun 23, 2018, 6:44 pm
#261
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 27
seems like the standard J awards are no longer available less then 3 months out, effectively a 55% increase in required miles for the route I was looking at (HKG-SYD).
last minute J availability which I used regularly now only at the choice level.
if this is maintained it's a huge devaluation in the program, hopefully it doesn't stick like when the P1/2 awards were introduced....
last minute J availability which I used regularly now only at the choice level.
if this is maintained it's a huge devaluation in the program, hopefully it doesn't stick like when the P1/2 awards were introduced....
Last edited by yohy; Jun 23, 2018 at 6:53 pm
Jun 23, 2018, 11:42 pm
#262
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: HKG
Programs: CX, BA
Posts: 69
Not true on HKG-TPE, i can see ample standard J seats in early July. That said, i am not going to spend 16000 miles one way on such a short journey, let alone those idiotic choice/tailored awards.
Jun 24, 2018, 1:29 am
#263
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: San Francisco, CA / Asia
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 41
Jun 24, 2018, 5:35 am
#266
Ambassador, Hong Kong and Macau
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2009
Location: HKG
Programs: Non-top tier Asia Miles member
Posts: 19,801
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...aster-thd.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alas...ilability.html
Jun 24, 2018, 6:28 am
#267
Ambassador, Hong Kong and Macau
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2009
Location: HKG
Programs: Non-top tier Asia Miles member
Posts: 19,801
Also furthermore there is no prohibition on OW FFPs creating own-program priority reward inventory (AA: saver/standard/anytime) or clearing against own-program waitlists (QF).
Jun 24, 2018, 7:40 am
#269
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: HKG
Programs: CX, BA
Posts: 69
Is it that difficult to find that out yourself?
Jun 24, 2018, 8:40 am
#270
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Toulouse
Programs: TK*G
Posts: 283