Sell Your Asia Miles Today!
Sell miles today with The Points King!
For over 20 years, I have watched the Cathay Pacific loyalty program evolve—from the old “Marco Polo Club” days to the unified Cathay ecosystem we see in 2026. While Asia Miles remains a premier currency for Oneworld® enthusiasts, the reality of the current market is frustrating. Between limited “Choice” award seats and the notorious “Waitlist” that never seems to clear, your miles are often stuck in a digital holding pattern.
I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to wait for a “saver” seat to open up to see the value of your loyalty. At The Points King, we specialize in the high-value liquidation of Asia Miles. We understand the nuances of the Cathay program—including the 18-month activity rule and the nominee system—allowing us to offer you the most secure and lucrative exit strategy in the industry.
Cathay Pacific’s program is more complex than most U.S. domestic programs. You need a broker who understands the “behind-the-scenes” mechanics to ensure you get paid without risking your account.
Beat the Devaluation: Cathay frequently adjusts their “Asia Miles” award charts. What cost 70,000 miles yesterday might cost 110,000 tomorrow. Selling for cash locks in your value at today’s peak rates.
Navigate the Nominee System: Cathay limits you to 5 “Redemption Group” nominees. We manage this process professionally, ensuring your miles are utilized within program parameters while getting you paid instantly.
Institutional Demand: Because Cathay is a Oneworld® powerhouse, our corporate clients have a high demand for these miles for long-haul business travel to Hong Kong, London, and New York. This high demand means higher payouts for you.
In the current market, Asia Miles are trading at a premium compared to standard “fixed-value” rewards. Because we utilize these for premium cabin international travel, we can offer rates that dwarf the “0.5 cents” value you’d get at the Cathay lifestyle store.
| Asia Miles Balance | Cathay Reward Store Value | The Points King Payout (Est.) |
| 80,000 Miles | $400.00 (Vouchers) | $880.00 – $1,040.00 |
| 200,000 Miles | $1,000.00 | $2,400.00 – $2,800.00 |
| 500,000+ Miles | $2,500.00 | $6,500.00 – $7,500.00+ |
All these can be done by quoting your membership number when making bookings.
You can redeem accumulated miles for flights on respective airlines (either Cathay Pacific or Alaska) and for flights on any member of the Oneworld alliance. You can also redeem miles on any of their partner flights. Asia Miles can be redeemed through flight rewards and lifestyle perks that include lounge access, air tickets, hotel stays, purchases, car rentals, flight upgrades, exotic dining experiences, and other lifestyle services.
Yes. In the United States and most international jurisdictions, it is perfectly legal to sell your miles. While Cathay Pacific’s terms and conditions state that miles should not be sold or bartered, this is a private policy, not a law. As a broker with 20 years of experience, I use proprietary methods to ensure the transaction remains private and your account stays in good standing.
Cathay shifted to an “activity-based” expiration model in 2020. Your miles will not expire as long as you have activity every 18 months. However, if you have “Legacy Miles” (earned before Jan 2020) that are approaching their 3-year hard expiry, you must act quickly. We can still buy these miles, but we need to verify the expiration dates immediately to ensure they can be utilized before they vanish.
Absolutely. Your status (Green, Silver, Gold, or Diamond) is determined by “Status Points,” which are earned by flying. The miles you sell are “Asia Miles,” which are your redeemable currency. Selling your miles has zero impact on your status level or your progress toward your next tier. You keep the lounge access and priority boarding; we just give you the cash for the miles you aren’t using.
This is the most common question for Cathay sellers. Cathay allows you to add up to 5 people to your “Redemption Group.” When we match your miles with a corporate traveler, we utilize one of these nominee slots. We manage this process entirely, and we prioritize accounts that have empty nominee slots available, as this allows for the fastest transaction and highest payout.
