Cathay Pacific vs Hawaiian Airlines World Elite
Cathay Pacific
$99/yr
6.0/10
VS
Hawaiian Airlines World Elite
$99/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
Cathay Pacific charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Hawaiian Airlines World Elite charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Cathay Pacific offers a slight edge depending on your spending when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Cathay Pacific
Lower annual fee ($99 vs $99)
Rewards Earning
Cathay Pacific
3 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Cathay Pacific
0 benefits vs 0
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Cathay Pacific edges ahead
Better rewards and benefits at the same fee level.
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Hawaiian Airlines World Elite is a strong alternative
Competitive features make it worth considering.
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Cathay Pacific
| Cathay Pacific flights | 3.0X |
| Dining & hotel stays | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Hawaiian Airlines World Elite
| Hawaiian Airlines purchases | 3.0X |
| Gas stations & dining (Hawaii) | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |