Cathay Pacific Airways Limited is the national flag carrier for Hong Kong with its headquarters and global hub located at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Founded in 1946, it is a founding member of the OneWorld global alliance.
They are an award-winning and globally reputable airline, winning “Worlds Best Airline” four times from Skytrax and consistently ranking as one of the best airlines in the world overall.
• ‘Cathay’ in an alternative name for China in English, and was used in Marco Polo’s book on his travels to China.
• Their first aircraft was affectionately named ‘Betsy’ and was sold in 1955. She was rediscovered 30 years later flying cargo in the Australian outback. Cathay bought the aircraft back, repainted her, and she now sits suspended from the ceiling at the Hong Kong Science Museum.
Frequent Flyer Program
Marco Polo Club was founded in 2003 and has become a celebrated mileage reward program controlled by Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon. It offers four types of awards: promotional, classic, flex, and round-the-world. They are one of the last airlines to continue to offer the around-the-world option, which starts at 14,000 miles with six stopovers and a maximum of three continents.
• Extra baggage, extra 20 kg or one piece extra permitted
• First Class lounge access with guests
• Dragon Business and Air New Zealand Lounge access with guests
• Arrival lounge access
Codesharing
Cathay Pacific offers codesharing with 39 airlines both inside and outside the OneWorld Alliance. Look for the designator code (CX).
When booking with a codesharing partner, you will experience differences in baggage fees, optional services, other charges, and policies from partner airlines on your trip.
Partners Include:
Cabin Classes
First Class
First Class
Priority check-in and security and additional luggage allowance
Premium lounge access
Personal, attentive in-flight service
Soft leather private suite with 4.3” control touchscreen and in-chair massage
Classic Chinese menu, a la carte options, fine wines, desserts, and digestifs
18.5” person In-flight entertainment screen
Luxury Aesop amenity kit
Business Class
Priority check-in and security and additional luggage allowance
Business lounge access
Award winning seat with two pre-set settings for sitting and sleeping
Classic Chinese menu, fine wines, and chocolates
18.5” person In-flight entertainment screen
Luxury Jurlique amenity kit
Business Class
Premium Economy
Premium Economy
Dedicated check-in and additional luggage allowance
Welcome drink for long haul flights, regular snacks and drinks throughout journey
Spacious seat with generous recline, expanded legroom and supported headrest
Light and healthy meals with award-winning wines and beverages
In-flight entertainment screen
Amenity kit with socks, eyeshade, earplugs, toothbrush and toothpaste
Economy
Exceptional in-flight service
Personal seat stowage options
Comfortable seat with adjustable headrest and ample legroom
11.6” touchscreen and in-flight entertainment
Light and healthy meals with award-winning wines and beverages