About Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific is the national flag carrier of Hong Kong and is popularly known to travellers as Cathay or Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (CPA).

Founded in 1946 in Shanghai by two members named Bhuchanan and Russel of American and Australian origins, the carrier was eventually bought over in the late 1960s by Hong Kong Airways.

Cathay has its main headquarters in Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport is its main operating hub.

The trade name Cathay Pacific was created by the founding members-Cathay was derived from the ancient name of China, Khitan and Pacific was the result of the dream of having flights to new places flying over the Pacific Ocean someday.

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Is Cathay Pacific a good airline to fly with?

Cathay Pacific is one of the 10 airlines in the world that has received the highest 5-star rating from Skytrax, even surpassing the world-famous Dubai-based luxury airline Emirates which received a 4-star rating from Skytrax. The premium airline of Hong Kong has flight operations to more than 190 destinations across 60 countries worldwide including codeshare agreements with partner airlines.

Cathay has earned an international reputation for providing the best in-flight food and beverage selection across all its four cabin classes. US travelers flying with Cathay Pacific can now apply for the newly launched Cathay Pacific Visa Card to earn Asia miles for every $1 spent on flight purchases and fine-dining using the card; 2 Asia miles for $1 spent on in-flight purchases on eligible routes and 1.5 Asia miles for every $1 spent on fine dining in the US or abroad. The additional benefit of the Cathay Pacific Visa Card includes no transaction fees for international purchases.

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Cathay Pacific flight classes

First Class

The First Class cabins on long-haul flights are an epitome of luxury and sophistication at their best. Passengers flying on this class can travel in private suites and avail perks like priority check-in and free lounge access. First Class comes loaded with award winning in-flight services including the signature style dishes from Hong Kong, a wide selection of complimentary wines, personal televisions and flat-beds for utmost comfort.

Business Class

The Business Class cabins on long-haul flights are perfect for business travelers. Passengers flying on this class can avail perks like priority check-in, free lounge access and plush seats with comfortable legroom for a seamless travel. Business Class comes loaded with in-flight services such as dedicated cabin crew, in-flight entertainment, and complimentary meals accompanied with free alcoholic beverages.

Premium Economy

The Premium Economy cabins on long-haul flights are ideal for those who cannot afford the business class tickets. Passengers flying on this class can avail the perks of priority boarding, priority check-in and increased baggage allowance than the lower priced Economy Class. In-flight services such as seat-back TV screens, and complimentary meals accompanied with free alcoholic beverages.

Economy

The Economy Class cabins on long-haul flights are total value for the money. Passengers flying on this class can avail perks like convenient check-ins at the airports along with ergonomically designed seats with good recline and adjustable headrests. The inflight services are same as in Premium Economy class such as seat-back TV screens, and complimentary meals accompanied with free alcoholic beverages.

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Cathay Pacific Baggage policy:

• One piece of hand luggage with size limitations according to the class of the flight purchased is allowed as carry-on luggage on all long-haul flights in addition to one piece of a small personal item like a laptop with dimensions of 40 x 30 x 15cm
• Economy and Premium Economy class passengers are allowed to carry a hand-bag of up to 7kg; Business Class passengers are allowed to carry a hand bag of up to 10kg and First Class passengers can carry a hand-bag of up to 15 kg
• Regardless of the class of flight purchased, on most long-haul flights passengers can check-in 2 pieces of bags as checked luggage. Passengers flying on Economy class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class, and First Class can check-in two bags of a combined weight of up to 30kg, 35kg, 40kg and 50kg respectively

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Cathay Pacific Frequently asked Questions:

How to check-in online in Cathay Pacific?

Passengers flying on Cathay Pacific can do web check-in between 24 hours to 90 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of their flights and print their boarding passes well in advance to avoid the huge queues at the traditional airport check-ins.

What is Marco Polo Club?

Marco Polo Club is the frequent flying program of Cathay Pacific; the program lets the members to earn reward point or miles as and when they purchase Cathay Pacific flight tickets and can later redeem them for future flight tickets and seat upgrades with the airline and other partner airlines in the Oneworld group.