Hong Kong Airlines is joining the rest of the airline world in making it harder and more expensive to accrue frequent flyer miles. The carrier announced that it will revamp its Frequent Flyer Programme – the Fortune Wings Club (FWC) – transitioning to a spending-based model for points accrual from 1 July 2025.
Under the new mechanism, members will earn points based on their ticket fare, rather than the distance flown. This means that regardless of the journey’s length, a member’s eligible spending will directly translate into points.
Additionally, the company has optimised the redemption standards for FWC award tickets, providing more attractive options across different routes and cabin classes (Economy and Business Class). For example, a one-way Economy Class ticket to Osaka, which previously required 25,000 FWC points, will now only require 18,000 points.
The airline is spinning the move as a better way for customers to earn points. Wilson Yam, Vice President of Hong Kong Airlines, stated: “Hong Kong Airlines is the first local carrier to adopt this innovative method for points accrual based on member’s spending. We believe this will offer our existing members a refreshingly straightforward experience, while also attracting new members to the programme. As a full-service carrier, we are committed to enhancing the passenger journey – from providing seamless baggage services and a wide selection of in-flight meals, to optimising our online check-in system and upgrading our airport lounge services, all aimed at delivering a more convenient and comfortable travel experience. Simultaneously, we are continuously expanding our long-haul network, having successively resumed and launched services to Vancouver and Sydney. This further strengthens our role as an aviation bridge connecting China with the world, reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as an international aviation hub and serving a greater number of travellers.”
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