Cathay Pacific:

Cathay Pacific is well known and the largest airline in Hong Kong, its main hub and head office located at Hong Kong International Airport. This airport also serves as main hub to Dragonair, which is a fully owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific.

Cathay Pacific is one of a founding member of the One World alliance, along with its subsidiary, Cathay Dragon (formerly known asDragonair) as an affiliate member.

One World Alliance

One world alliance is a international global airline network, with 15 member airlines. Oneworld alliance was founded and now consists of member airline such as 

• TAM, 
• Malaysia, 
• Qantas, 
• Qatar, 
• SriLankan Airlines, 
• Iberia, 
• British Airways,
• Cathay Pacific, 
• Finnair, 
• LAN,  
• American Airlines and many others. 

Oneworld alliance covers more than a thousand destinations in 155 countries.

Hub Airport

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport is situated on the island of Chek Lap Kok and is the main airport for Hong Kong. Apart from Cathay Pacific and Dragonair, it also serves as the main hub for other airlines like Hong Kong Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways and Air Hong Kong.

Other airlines which use Hong Kong International Airport include 

• British Airways, 
• Air New Zealand, 
• China Eastern Airlines, 
• Garuda Indonesia
• Air Astana, 
• Air Seychelles, 
• Bangkok Airways, 
• Beijing Capital Airlines, and 
• Hong Kong Airlines. 

The airport has two runways and it5 can handle 65 million passengers capacity per annum. The airport is one of the hubs of Oneworld alliance.

Cathay Pacific has codeshare agreements with numerous airlines, including 

• Air Seychelles, 
• Alaska Airlines, 
• British Airways, 
• Malaysia Airlines, 
• Philippine Airlines,
• Air China, 
• Air New Zealand,  
• Qatar Airways and 
• Vietnam Airlines.

Cathy Pacific flies up to 200 destinations, across 50 countries worldwide, including: 

• Chengdu, 
• Colombo,
• Denspasar, 
• Hong Kong, 
• Karachi, 
• Kuala Lumpur, 
• Los Angeles, 
• Males, 
• Shanghai,
• Beijing, 
• Abu Dhabi, 
• Amsterdam, 
• Adelaide,  
• Singapore and many others.

The Cathay Pacific fleet of 146 wide-body aircraft is one of the youngest in the skies.

The airline is promising to operating a modern, fuel-efficient fleet and has 85 aircraft on firm order for delivery up to 2024.

Popular Routes

• London to Hong Kong
• Beijing to London
• Taipeito Shanghai
• Tokyo to Singapore
• Hong Kong to Sydney
• Manchester to Seoul

Fleet

The airline operates a fleet of the following aircraft:

• Boeing 777, 
• Airbus A340
• Airbus A330,  and 
• Boeing 747.

Cathay Pacific Food

Cathay Pacific Meal Options

Cathay Pacific offers a wide variety of meal options on board their flights, inspired by international or contemporary Asian flavours. All meals, regardless of the class flying are free of charge, but options vary depending on route flying. Most flights include a 3 course-meal, with a choice of main for all. To view sample menus for your class travelling, visit the Cathay Pacific website, here.

Cathay Pacific Special Dietary Requirements

Cathay Pacific recognise that their normal menu may not suit all religious, medial and other dietary requirements. They therefore offer special meals to suit these needs. These special meals must be requested at least 24 hours before flying by contacting Cathay Pacific. Click here for a full list of special meals offered, and details of what they are.

Cathay Pacific Drinks & Alcohol

Complimentary drinks are offered in all classes from their drinks trolley, including tea, coffee, soft drinks and a selection of alcoholic beverages. Cathay Pacific also offer award-winning wines onboard their flight to compliment their menus.

Cathay Pacific WiFi

Browse the web when you fly with Cathay Pacific. Cathay Pacific's WIFI allows you to connect to the web — just as you would at home — so that you can stay in touch with the outside the world. Cathay Pacific WIFI is available on all A350 aircraft and nearly every Boeing 777.

Cathay Pacific Baggage

Carry-on baggage

All passengers are permitted one piece of carry on baggage, as well as one personal item. The weight permitted for these items is dependent on the class and fare purchased.

Standard Allowance               

Economy Premium      7kg

Economy     7kg

Business   10kg

First  15kg

Checked Baggage

Checked baggage allowance for Cathay Pacific flights is dependent on the fare and class purchased. The table below summarises the allocation, with total weight allowed across however many pieces.

Standard Allowance                        

Economy Premium 2 pieces; 30kg 

Economy    2 pieces; 35kg       

Business2 pieces; 40kg 

First2 pieces; 50kg

Cathay Pacific Check-in

Online Check-in

Passengers can check in for their Cathay Pacific flights from the Cathay Pacific website. This service is available from 48 hours before flying, up to 90 minutes before scheduled departure time.

Airport Check-in

Passengers can check-in at the airport using the set-service check-in kiosk. These are open 24 hours a day but passengers can check-in for their flights between 48 hours and 50 minutes before their flights.