Transferring miles

[IrishPete]

So we have 10,000 miles and 15,000 miles in our accounts. And when I go to transfer the 10,000 to the account with the 15,000, so that we can actually purchase something meaningful with them, Cathay wants US$170!

Am I doing something wrong?

 

[burneracc]

So we have 10,000 miles and 15,000 miles in our accounts. And when I go to transfer the 10,000 to the account with the 15,000, so that we can actually purchase something meaningful with them, Cathay wants US$170!

Am I doing something wrong?

Nope, there is indeed a transfer fee - some exclusions if it’s a minors account. Although, if you have 70% of the miles required to make a booking you can purchase the rest with your card and still book a rewards seat.

 

[Mwenenzi]

So we have 10,000 miles and 15,000 miles in our accounts. And when I go to transfer the 10,000 to the account with the 15,000, so that we can actually purchase something meaningful with them, Cathay wants US$170!

Am I doing something wrong?

One of the better features of the QF ffp is ability to transfer points to eligible family members at nil cost. For ffp's that is unusual. Most have a fee or do not allow at all.

 

[IrishPete]

One of the better features of the QF ffp is ability to transfer points to eligible family members at nil cost. For ffp's that is unusual. Most have a fee or do not allow at all.

It's the amount of the fee that is gobsmacking!