About Cathay Pacific Airways

Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's flag carrier and largest airline, headquartered at Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

Founded in 1964 by Australian Sydney de Kantzow and American Roy C. Farrell, the airline has grown from a single Douglas DC-3 carrying goods across China into one of the world's largest passenger and cargo airlines.

The airline moved its headquarters from Hong Kong's old Kai Tak airport to the newly-built island of Chek Lap Kok in 1998.

Cathay Pacific's 152-strong fleet of wide-bodied aircraft carries air freight and passengers to over 60 countries across the world. It also operates codeshare agreements and operates multiple subsidiaries, including fast-growing, low-cost carrier Dragonair, allowing access to locations within China as well as additional fleets of cargo aeroplanes.

Cathay Pacific's largest shareholder is Swire Pacific, with a 45% stake, and its second-largest is Air China, with a 29% stake.

IATA Code	CX
Airline Hub	Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok
Fleet Size	151
Number of Destinations	79
Airline Punctuality	'9 out of 10' rating
Alliance	Oneworld
Loyalty Program	Asia Miles/Marco Polo Club
Inflight Magazine	Discovery
Airline Website	www.cathaypacific.com

Further information

Check-in information

Passengers may either check-in online or at the airport of departure.

Online Check-in:

Passengers can check-in on their website, beginning 48 hours before scheduled departure time, up to one hour; 30 minutes before take-off.

Airport Check-in:

There are self-service check-in kiosks available 24 hours a day. Passengers can only check-in (whether at the counters or kiosk) 48 hours before scheduled departure time and 50 minutes before the flight.

Food on board

Her Economy Class flyers are availed with a range of special meal options - dishes not lacking in Hong Kong/Chinese flavour. Passengers on long-haul flights may help themselves to a range of snacks and drinks between meals. First Class and Business Class passengers receive on-demand dining including the regional noodle signature soups from Hong Kong on select flights.

Cabin classes

Cathay Pacific offers Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class cabins.

Economy Class:

Passengers are offered reclining chairs with an adjustable headrest, in-flight entertainment and local delicacies. There's a storage facility just by your seat for personal items. Economy Class seats afford travellers with ample legroom and comfortable cushions.

Premium Economy Class:

There’s greater comfort in Premium Economy Class on Cathay Pacific. From a seamless check-in experience, enhanced baggage allowance, welcome drinks, and a range of snacks and drinks on-board. Its perks also include a spacious seating arrangement, offering generous recline, supportive headrest, and calf and footrests on roughly 10 fleets of Boeing 777s.

Business Class:

It’s a relaxing and productive experience in Cathay Pacific’s Business Class. Perks include priority check-in and boarding, fine wine and delicious meals, access to world-class lounges, direct aisle access, seats convertible to fully-flat beds, access to The Wing and The Pier (First Class lounges at HKG Airport), as well as access to partner lounges in the US.

First Class:

Passengers can own their space on Cathay Pacific fitted with optimum luxury. From fast-tracked check-in at major airports, additional baggage allowance of up to 60 kg, access to premium and flagship lounges to 4.3" touchscreen display, in-flight massage, and a fully-flat reclining bed; First Class passengers on Cathay Pacific are catered to in the most luxurious manner.

Baggage information

Hand Luggage:

Economy Class: 1 piece at 7kg, measuring 9” (height), 14” (width) and 22” (length) max.

Premium Economy Class: 1 piece at 7kg, measuring 9” (height), 14” (width) and 22” (length) max.

Business Class: 1 piece at 10kg, measuring 9” (height), 14” (width) and 22” (length) max.

First Class: 1 piece at 15kg /15lbs, measuring 9” (height), 14” (width) and 22” (length) max.

Checked Luggage:

Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class passengers are allowed two pieces of hold luggage, weighing 30kg, 35kg and 40kg respectively. First Class passengers get an additional baggage allowance of up to 50kg maximum weight. Baggage allowance for flights to/from the Americas or Auckland/Christchurch to/from Hong Kong varies - please check your ticket or confirm with the airline.

Infants and Children:

Infants receive a maximum of 2 pieces with a total weight of 10 kg for most destinations; or, a piece for the Americas and New Zealand.