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Wells Fargo Adds Cathay Pacific Asia Miles as 1:1 Transfer Partner

The change gives Wells Fargo a more valuable path to Asia Miles than Amex’s new 5:4 rate.

Overview

  • Wells Fargo Rewards, which Tuesday added Cathay Pacific Asia Miles at a 1:1 rate, now supports instant transfers that can move even a single point.
  • American Express recently cut its Asia Miles transfer ratio to 5:4, so 1,000 Amex points now yield 800 miles.
  • Asia Miles can book Cathay and other Oneworld airlines, and a Los AngelesHong Kong business seat increases to 91,000 miles on May 1 from 88,000.
  • Cathay has raised taxes and fees on some awards in recent months because of fuel price swings tied to the war in Iran, which raises cash costs for travelers.
  • The Cathay link follows new Wyndham 1:2 and JetBlue partnerships and makes the Autograph Journey card more attractive with strong travel earn rates and a $50 annual airline credit.