Cathay Pacific's fleet of 146 wide-body aircraft is one of the youngest in the sky. It has the most advanced and customized Airbus A330, Airbus A340, Airbus A350, Boeing 747 and Boeing 777 aircraft in its fleet. The airline has received many prestigious awards for its great service such as 'Best First Class Wine List Presented', '2016 Most Favorite Airline Award', 'Best Asian Airline Serving China' in 2015, 'Best Airline Lounge in Asia-Pacific ' in 2014, 'Best Green Service Provider' in 2013, 'Best International Business Class' in 2012, and also won the 'World's Best Airline' award many times.

Cathay Pacific Flights – Things to Know

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Cathay Pacific Reserve Class

Cathay Pacific Airlines Baggage Policy bookings are available for four different travel classes:

First class - Soft and comfortable leather seats and passengers can easily adjust the seat with the 4.3 touch screen controller. The seat also transforms into one of the widest fully flat beds in the sky, with a thick mattress and 500 thread count cotton blanket, pillows and cushions.

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Business class - Business class seats on long-haul flights are provided with two pre-set settings for sitting and sleeping; and also control smaller adjustments. Recline for more privacy at the touch of a button, or slide the seat forward to chat with a travel companion and when it's time to sleep, enjoy the comfort of a fully flat bed. The ergonomic design and ample legroom of the regional business class seats always ensure comfort, whether you are eating, working or relaxing.

Premium economy class - The premium economy class cabin is a spacious and comfortable cabin with 26 to 34 seats with extra legroom and 8 inches of recline to make resting and sleeping more comfortable. The headrest has 4-way movement for excellent head and neck support. The front row seats have footrests and the other seats have 3-position footrests.

Economy class - Comfortable seat and cradle mechanism behind the seat allows 6" recline for resting and sleeping while providing more space around the shin area when the front passenger lies down. Headrest with side wings adjusts four ways to provide maximum support for the head and neck. The seat is also designed with wide legroom so that passengers can easily stretch out.

Facilities offered by Cathay Pacific Flights

Group booking options available

Assistance for special disabled people, pregnant women, the elderly, and unaccompanied children

Medical assistants

Luxury amenity kit

Soft pillows and blankets

Extra legroom seats

Wide table and adjustable lighting facilities

In-seat power socket and USB port

Cabin crew are trained to meet every need including emergencies

Cathay Pacific Online Check-In

Cathay Pacific's online check-in allows passengers to check-in 48 hours to 90 minutes before the flight's scheduled departure time.

With Cathay Pacific online check-in, you can:

Check-in for all Cathay Pacific Airlines Baggage Policy.

Choose your preferred seat and change if necessary

Option to add or update your frequent flier number

Print an entry pass or collect it at the kiosk without queuing

Get the latest flight status details and weather information

Cathay Pacific online check-in is not available for:

Passengers in need of medical assistance

Passengers who require a stretcher

Passengers with cabin baggage occupy a seat request

Passengers with additional seat requests

Passengers traveling in a group and registered as a group in the booking

Cathay Pacific Airport Check-In

Passengers can also check in at the airport. Airport check-in counters open 90 minutes before scheduled flight departure.

Passengers departing from Shenzhen airport should arrive at least 180 minutes before their flight departure time at Hong Kong International Airport. To check-in for a flight to the US at the In-City check-in counter, passengers must check-in within 24 hours before the flight departs.

Cathay Pacific Flight Status Updates

Cathay Pacific flight status updates can be obtained if you have a confirmed Cathay Pacific reservation. Flight status can be retrieved using two options.

Departure Arrival City

Flight number.

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Cathay Pacific Baggage Allowance

Cathay Pacific baggage allowance is the best for domestic and international flights.

Cabin Baggage:

Travelers in economy and premium economy class are allowed one piece of cabin baggage. Dimensions must not exceed 23cm (9) x 36cm (14) x 23cm (22) and not exceed 7kg/15lbs.

Travelers in business class are allowed one piece of cabin baggage. Dimensions must not exceed 23cm (9) x 36cm (14) x 23cm (22) and must not exceed 10kg/ 22lbs.

Travelers in first class are allowed one piece of cabin baggage. Dimensions must not exceed 23cm (9) x 36cm (14) x 23cm (22) and not exceed 15kg/33lbs.

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Checked Baggage:

Economy class - 20kg /44lbs (For all flights (except flights to America and New Zealand)

Premium economy class - 25kg /55lbs (For all flights except flights to America)

Business class - 30kg /66lbs (For all flights except flights to America)

First class- 40kg /88lbs* (For all flights except flights to America)

Children:

Infants are allowed 10kg / 22 lbs of checked baggage in addition to car seats and pushchairs. There is no limit on the number of pieces.

Baggage weight must not exceed 32 kg / 70 lbs and 203cm / 80in in total dimensions.

Food Beverage Cathay Pacific

Passengers can enjoy a variety of delicious cuisines from around the world with a variety of food options on board. Passengers can experience Chinese main dishes with a bowl of steaming hot jasmine rice or can also order a variety of delicious snacks such as biscuits, soup noodles, sandwiches and apples, special dishes and bean and tree nut dishes as well. Several popular wine brands are available in first and business class.

All meals on flights to and from Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Middle East and Pakistan are prepared according to Halal methods. Non-beef dishes are served as standard meals in economy class on flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan (and vice versa).

reservations for special meals must be made at least 24 hours before your scheduled flight and reservations for peanut and tree nut meals must be made no later than 72 hours before your scheduled flight departure.

Cathay Pacific Baggage Policy for Music/Sports Equipment 

Cathay Pacific may allow you to bring along sports and music equipment. Before carrying it, they must meet the appropriate specifications, according to Cathay Pacific Airlines Baggage Policy for international flights. Sports and musical instruments can be taken as checked baggage if they weigh less than 23 kilos. Other rules related to carrying it can be found by contacting this airline.

Prohibited Items on Cathay Pacific Airways

Hong Kong's famous Cathay Pacific Airways may not approve some items to be carried on its aircraft. The reason behind this could be a security or size-related issue. Listed together are items that are considered prohibited under Cathay Pacific's international baggage policy: