Cathay and Marriott launch a partnership, here's how to get a status match and lots of bonus points (sold out)
Update. In this game you have to be fast, because some opportunities last like the flap of a butterfly's wings or like [...]
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Update. You have to be quick in this game, because some opportunities last like the flap of a butterfly's wings or a "blink of an eye," and that is exactly the case. The partnership was a success (definitely) above Cathay's expectations and in less than 10 hours all slots were sold out. Now we will see whether they will relaunch or whether the partnership will remain but without the status match.
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Marriott Bonvoy continues to push so much toward the world of airline loyalty programs. In addition to the historic agreement with Emirates and the one with United, to the fact that the Bonvoy points can be converted to points from almost any major program frequent flyer, in recent months closed a Agreement with Krisflyer, the FF of Singapore Airlines, and many of our readers have taken advantage of the opportunity to get a fast track to an elite membership.
In this respect it is absolutely the perfect program for those who are not interested in hotel chain points and just want miles.
The partnership between Cathay and Marriott
Marriott Bonvoy and Cathay today launched a new partnership, in which the two programs offer mutual benefits to elite members of both programs. The partnership is similar to those of Emirates and Singapore Airlines, and you can earn rewards and status in both programs If you fly and stay at Marriott properties.
Do you have status with Marriott? Here are your benefits with Cathay
Did you get your flight cancelled, miss your connection, land late?
You could get up to 600€ compensation per person
If you hold Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite or Ambassador Elite status, you are entitled to an immediate match at the Cathay Silver level. For eligible members a limited number of free registrations are available to Cathay Silver. If recognized, the card will be valid for 12 months.
Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite members and above can take advantage of a Fast track to Cathay Gold level with only 300 status points accumulated, compared with the 600 level points normally required. The interesting thing is. qualifying points can be earned with any oneworld carrier, not necessarily flying Cathay.
The status Cathay Pacific Silver grants you lounge access on Cathay Pacific flights. Gold is equivalent to oneworld Sapphire and provides benefits such as business class check-in, lounge access and extra baggage allowance throughout the alliance.
Are you a Cathay frequent flyer? here are your benefits at Marriott
If you hold a card: Silver, Gold or Diamond in the Marco Polo Club you are entitled to a immediate pairing to the Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite level, which generally requires 25 qualifying nights per year. The status is valid for at least 12 months from the date of registration. Due to the Bonvoy program regulations, if you apply for match status now your Bonvoy card will be valid until February 2026.
Thereafter, you will retain the Gold Elite level free of charge without any new registration. required as long as you maintain your Cathay Silver, Gold or Diamond status.
Again there is an accelerator to get a better level in Marriott, Cathay Silver, Gold or Diamond members who enroll only 10 qualifying nights, instead of 50, will be needed to achieve Marriott Platinum status.
Benefits for all members
Regardless of whether you are eligible for match status these benefits are provided for all members:
- All Marriott Bonvoy members can convert their points into Asia Miles at a ratio of 3 Marriott Bonvoy points per 1 Asia Mile. For every 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points converted to Asia Miles, members receive an additional 5,000 bonus Asia Miles.
- All Cathay members can convert Asia Miles to Marriott Bonvoy points with a 2:1 ratio (2 Asia Miles for 1 Marriott Bonvoy point). Registration is not required for these points and miles benefits offered by Marriott Bonvoy and Cathay, but customers must be members of Cathay and Marriott Bonvoy.
In conclusion
When these offers come out, one can only say thank you. Of course it won't interest many people, but it might work in someone's favor, and that is also the purpose of this site, to avoid missing these opportunities. Of course, perhaps Singapore Airlines' proposal is more attractive, but here we are talking about a oneworld company and so it is a completely different matter.
