Cathay Pacific has confirmed that Status Points will no longer reset to zero after upgrades, enabling multiple status levels in one year.
The membership cycle will standardise to 1 January to 31 December from 2027, with a transition period in 2026.
Gold members and above can carry over excess Status Points up to 50pc of the required amount for the attained status.
A new Diamond Exec tier requires 2,400 Status Points in a year, offering a dedicated relationship manager and bespoke privileges.
Members with five cumulative Diamond years can redeem complimentary Diamond years for every 6,000 lifetime Status Points.
The changes are effective from 1 January 2027 with a transition period starting 1 January 2026.
Status Points will no longer reset to zero after upgrades, allowing members to achieve multiple status levels in one year and carry over excess points up to 50pc of the required amount for the attained status.
The membership cycle will standardise to 1 January to 31 December annually, replacing the rolling system. A new Diamond Exec tier for members earning at least 2,400 Status Points in a year includes a dedicated relationship manager and bespoke privileges. Members maintaining Diamond status for five cumulative years can redeem complimentary Diamond years for every 6,000 lifetime Status Points, with no expiry or limit. Current 2025 status and benefits remain unchanged until expiry.
Vivian Lo shared: “By simplifying the path to higher status and providing greater flexibility for members in new ways.”
Related posts:
Belfast’s two airports’ passenger numbers down 2.6pc in August
Con McGovern from Drumlish & other characters from Irish history of Pan Am as it prepares to relaunch
Ryanair operated over 320,000 flights between June and August
Construction for additional exhibition space at Shannon Aviation Museum to be completed in 2026
