About Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific is the national airline of Hong Kong, headquartered at Hong Kong International Airport. The airline flies to more than 200 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, Europe and Africa, using a fleet of around 200 aircraft. It is a member of the oneworld alliance and offers travel in Economy, Premium Economy and Business classes. Cathay Dragon is a subsidiary of Cathay Pacific and flies exclusively to Asian destinations.
Cabin Classes
Economy
Cathay Pacific offers a completely new look and feel to the economy cabin that features the latest in seating technology. The new seat design allows for a generous 6 inches of recline while maintaining plenty of legroom when the front seat is in the reclined position. Other features of the seat include an in-seat power USB port and a power source for laptops and other devices. For optimal comfort, each economy seat is equipped with a four-way adjustable headrest that can be adjusted up or down by deploying the side cushions to the angle that best suits them.
Entertainment: We've expanded and upgraded your personal TVs so you can enjoy Cathay Pacific's StudioCX inflight entertainment system on your personal nine-inch touchscreen TV. Enjoy a wide selection of movies and TV shows, as well as music and games, or choose to stream your own content through in-seat connectivity.
Food and Drink: Complimentary menu selections include a selection of regional and Western dishes, as well as a full bar and beverage service with snacks available throughout the flight.
Premium Economy
Take the attractive features of economy class and add the unique benefits of an exclusive cabin, wider seats with greater recline and a full-length legrest. Other features include side storage for personal items, toiletries storage box located under the tablet holder, cocktail table and retractable armrest, and Cathay Pacific Airlines Baggage Policy popular Premium Economy. The enhanced service begins on the ground with a dedicated check-in desk, increased baggage and priority boarding. Once on board, enjoy the extra space and attentive Premium Economy service with dimmable personal reading light, amenity travel kit, welcome drink, hot towels and an upgraded menu.
Entertainment: A full range of in-flight audio and video entertainment is available on the Cathay Pacific CX entertainment system. Spend hours watching the latest movies and other shows or stream content directly from your personal electronic device. Noise canceling headphones are available for added enjoyment. Seat power outlet and USB port located on the front of the center console.
Food and Drinks: The menu in Premium Economy offers several selections for an enhanced dining experience. Throughout the flight you can enjoy snacks, complimentary bottles of water, and full bar and beverage service.
Business Class
Business Class offers a sophisticated and private space, but with direct aisle access no matter where you sit. With a single touch, the seat transforms into a generous, completely flat bed. Ample storage space means there is room for all important travel items such as toiletries, glasses and mobile phones. Passengers can even control the level of privacy they want with a storage console that acts as a privacy screen.
Entertainment: Business class seats feature an 18.5-inch personal television and a new 4.3-inch video phone. There are hundreds of entertainment options available, as well as streaming capability from personal electronic devices with in-seat connectivity. Noise canceling headphones deliver superior sound quality and block out ambient noise for more entertainment enjoyment. Do not disturb and wake-up functions can be requested through the entertainment system to wake up for meal service or landing.
Food Drink: Superb service extends to onboard dining with chef-inspired menus featuring delicious three-course meals served separately. The menu includes Asian and Western selections along with the finest wines, spirits and liqueurs. Snacks and drinks are also available throughout the flight.
Baggage
Carry-on
Carry-on baggage allowances vary for each flight class. Economy and Premium Economy classes each offer one suitcase weighing up to 7 kg. The carry-on Cathay Pacific Airlines Baggage Policy for business class is 1 piece of up to 10 kg.
Always pack medication and valuables in hand luggage.
Checked
Checked baggage allowances are also determined by flight class, as well as destination and frequent flier status. The assignments are as follows:
- Economy - 1 piece at 20kg (Destinations in the Americas allow 2 pieces at 23kg each)
- Premium - 1 piece at 25kg (Destinations in the Americas allow 2 pieces at 25 kg each)
- Business - 1 piece at 30kg (Destinations in the Americas allow 2 pieces at 32 kg each)
- Excess weight for any single bag may not exceed 32 kg.
Bulky Items
Any items in excess of the free baggage allowance are subject to additional baggage charges. This includes sports equipment, musical instruments, and pets. Ask your Flight Center travel expert about specific rules on bulky baggage policies for the different items that are accepted.
Different weights and charges apply depending on your destination.
Infant Baggage
Babies under two years old who do not occupy a seat may check in several pieces up to a maximum of 10 kg. For routes to the Americas, infants are allowed one piece with standard weight restriction for an adult depending on flight class. A small bag with food and napkins is allowed in the cabin along with a folding stroller.
An approved safety seat is permitted in the cabin only if a seat has been purchased for the child.
Restricted or Dangerous Goods
Ask your Flight Center travel expert for specific advice on items that are not allowed in luggage. Items such as flammable liquids, gasses and materials, explosives, fireworks and other potentially harmful materials are never allowed in carry-on or checked baggage.
Toiletries and liquids carried in hand luggage must be in individual containers that do not exceed 100ml.
Check in on web, mobile or at the airport
Cathay Pacific offers several check-in options, from web and mobile check-in to airport check-in.
Web and mobile check-in is available 48 to 2 hours before departure. Your reservation number is required for this type of check-in. Passengers who choose to check-in at the airport counter must do so at least 90 minutes before departure.
International Check-in Guide
AT HOME
Know what time you need to leave the house to get to the airport
Pack your things, check out our baggage guide
Have your flight itinerary ready
Ensure you have your valid passport ready
AT THE AIRPORT
Proceed to check-in counter with passport and itinerary ready
Go through security
Continue through customs
Check the gate number and flight status
Cathay Pacific offers a variety of lounge options at its Hong Kong hub, as well as lounges around the world. Elite members of Cathay Pacific's Marco Polo frequent flier program can also enter more than 550 lounges across the Oneworld alliance network with locations around the world.
Cathay Pacific carry on allowance
Cathay Pacific has a main carry-on baggage allowance as follows:
22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm)
These dimensions include wheels, handles or pockets.
There is also a 25 pound weight limit. or 11 kg attached to this bag.
Cathay Pacific additional small item policy
Cathay Pacific also allows you to carry an additional small item on board to accompany your main bag.
They state that this additional item should not exceed the following dimensions: 16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm).
And we recommend that you make the most of this space by using, for example, a small backpack.
Cathay Pacific carry on liquids
Liquids, gels, and aerosols are allowed in your carry-on baggage in containers smaller than 3.4 oz (100 ml).
They should be placed in a clear quart size bag.
For more information head to this page which covers restricted items in detail as well as exclusions etc.
Other items
In addition to your carry-on luggage and personal items, you are allowed other items that do not count toward your overall allowance.
Examples include:
- Child safety seats
- Medications
- Duty free items
- Food or snacks wrapped up or in a container
- Other items such as coats, umbrellas, etc.
How strict is Cathay Pacific with carry-on weight?
It is rare that Cathay Pacific Airlines Baggage Policy investigates the weight of your carry-on luggage.
That being said, you should do everything you can to stay within 25 pounds. or 11kg limit where possible.
As another precaution, we always recommend registering online to further reduce the chances of staff asking you questions.
My carry-on bag is slightly overweight, should I risk it?
In the unlikely event that your carry-on luggage is weight checked, it's not necessarily bad news.
Assuming you're done a bit, they may not be too worried about this.
What's more, there's nothing stopping you from quickly repackaging it before weighing it again.
Just be prepared to put on some heavier clothing to lose weight when you walk in the door!
