Cathay Pacific vs Southwest Plus
Cathay Pacific
$99/yr
6.0/10
VS
Southwest Plus
$99/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
Cathay Pacific charges $99/yr with 1X base rewards. Southwest Plus 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
Southwest Plus
6 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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Southwest Plus 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 |
Southwest Plus
| Southwest purchases | 2.0X |
| Hotel & car rental partners | 2.0X |
| Local transit & commuting | 2.0X |
| Streaming services | 2.0X |
| Internet, cable, phone | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |