Also known as Cathay Pacific, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited is a flag carrier of Hong Kong. The headquarter and primary hub of the airline is at Hong Kong International Airport. The airline's major shareholders are Swire Pacific and Air China and its subsidiaries include Air Hong Kong and Cathay Dragon. Cathay Pacific is a founding member of the Oneworld alliance. With a fleet of 153 aircraft, Cathay Pacific flights fly to around 80 destinations (not including codeshare in 46 countries worldwide). Cathay Pacific also has access to more than 17 destinations in China through its subsidiary- Cathay Dragon. The airline's fleet includes wide-body aircraft, consisting of Airbus A330, Airbus A340, Airbus A350, and Boeing 777 equipment.

Classes of Service

Flagship First Class: You can travel first class on Cathay Pacific to enjoy your own private space and greater indulgence that together make the passenger experience a seamless travel. This offers plush carpets, hand crafted sculptural artworks, warm toned natural leather and a fully flat bed with thicker mattresses and a choice of duvet pillows. Personal grooming kits for men and women are provided. One of the highlights of your First-Class journey is a delicious array of Asian and international dishes all freshly prepared.

Business Class: This class offers the passenger a fully flat bed of over 2 meters, touch controls to make the cabin more private or interactive. Personal storage space is provided for glasses, gadgets etc. Check-in programs to ease traveling and enhance the experience.

Premium Economy Class: Passengers traveling in the premium economy class have better seats which are spacious and have a movable headrest for providing enhanced comfort. For long haul flights there is an environment-friendly amenity kit with socks, eye shade, toothbrush, earplugs. The menu includes a selection of enhanced entrees, complimentary water bottle and a wide array of snacks.

Economy Class: This class is designed to give the economy class travel a new experience by giving 6" reclining seats, with additional space in the shin area in the event the other passenger reclines. Also, this class provides storage space for handy items and a 110 V adapter point for various electronics. A 9" T.V. with on demand audio and video services which are also compatible with your iPod.

In-Flight Amenities

There is a gourmet menu available for the first class and business class passengers freshly prepared in the kitchens of Cathay Pacific. For all long-haul flights two meals and free alcoholic drinks are provided in every class. The catering for the economy variant is done by Cathay Pacific Catering Services.

Studio CX, Cathay Pacific's in-flight entertainment system offers personal screens and Audio Video on demand, during medium to long haul flights. The range of movies, music, games and shows span from Hollywood to Asian.

Cosmetics, skincare, jewelry, electronics and more, shop to your heart's fill from the duty free in air shopping offered by Cathay Pacific.

Online Check-In

Online check-in facility is available 48 hours up to 90 minutes prior to scheduled departure time of your Cathay Pacific flight. No more standing in long queues and wasting time waiting for your turn.

Cathay Pacific Airlines has won "World's Best Airline" award four times in a row and has consistently ranked as among the best airlines in the world.

Cathay Pacific Airlines operations and subsidiaries have scheduled passenger and cargo services to more than 190 destinations in about 60 countries all across the globe including codeshares and joint ventures. Cathay Pacific Airlines operates a fleet of wide-body aircraft, consisting of Airbus A330, Airbus A350, and Boeing 777 equipment.

The Cathay Pacific Cargo operates two models of the Boeing 747. Its subsidiary airline - Cathay Dragon operates to 44 destinations in the Asia-Pacific region with Hong Kong as its base. In 2010, Cathay Pacific and Cathay Pacific Cargo, together with Cathay Dragon, carried nearly 27 million passengers and more than 1.8 million tons of cargo and mail.

Why Choose Cathay Pacific Airlines?

• Impeccable on Board and on the Ground service - From warming up baby bottles, giving desserts post-dinner to folding strollers and carrying heavy luggage - they do it all.
• Excellent Lounges - Relax, revive and rejuvenate; the Cathay lounges are extraordinary.
• Delicious Cathay Pacific Kids Meals and Amenities - They provide kids-centric meals, and their menu is a treat for the little ones on board.
• CX Studio Inflight Entertainment - From movies to TV Shows, when flying with Cathay, you can keep yourself entertained throughout.
• Always on-time - This quality of the airlines makes it highly efficient.
• Cathay Pacific Food
• Awesome In All Classes
• Hong Kong Station Check-In
• Earn Asia Miles or Miles Within the Oneworld Alliance - Members of the Oneworld Alliance can earn miles on partner airlines when flying Cathay Pacific. The list includes American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Airberlin, Qantas, Malaysia Airlines and other partner airlines.
• A Gateway to Asia

Services Offered by Cathay Pacific Airlines

• MICE Offers
• Car Rental
• Online Bonus Offers
• Duty-free Online Shopping
• Business Travel Solutions and Corporate Deals
• Ground Handling
• Trained Cabin Crew
• In-flight Entertainment
• Catering

CATHAY PACIFIC CLASS AVAILABLE

• Economy Class: Cathay Pacific Economy Class cabin is equipped with comfortable seats with side wings. Baggage allowance up to 20 kg for both domestic and international flight. Food with special dietary needs and free alcoholic beverages are provided in flight. Entertainment in-flight is also available.

• Premium Economy Class: Cathay Pacific Premium Economy Class is a large cabin with 26 to 34 seats. The seat is six inches wider than Economy Class. Passengers also will have a bigger recline to make resting and sleeping more comfortable. Cathay Pacific Cheap Flights provides a larger meal table for working and dining time. Baggage allowance up to 25 kg for both domestic and international flight. Food with special dietary needs and in flight entertainment are also provided.

• First Class: Entering Cathay Pacific First Class cabin, passengers will walk on plush burgundy carpet to reach their private suite seats. The cabin is equipped with luxury seats that can be converted into fully lie-flat beds measuring 206 cm x 91 cm. Cathay Pacific First suites are also equipped with a LCD touch-screen controller that makes it easy to recline the seat, adjust back support and turn the light on and off. Passengers can enjoy Asian and International dishes in flight. They also can relax with a wide screen Personal TV and a choice of hundreds of entertainment selections with Audio and Video. Baggage allowance up to 40 kg for both domestic and international flight.

CATHAY PACIFIC BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

• Cabine:  
• Passengers can bring a free baggage allowance of one bag not exceeding maximum length 56 cm, width 23 cm and height 36 cm or maximum weight 7 kg for Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, 10 kg for Business Class and 15 kg for First Class.
• Passengers with infants are permitted to bring infant food into their baggage with a maximum length 115 cm and weight 10 kg.
• Check-in:
• Effective 1st April 2011, the maximum baggage limit for Economy Class up to 20 kg, Premium Economy Class 25 kg, Business Class 30 kg and First Class 40 kg for all destinations.
• Special for flights between Hong Kong and Qatar, the maximum baggage limit are; Economy Class 30 kg, Premium Economy Class 35 kg, Business Class 40 kg and First Class 50 kg.
• Sporting equipment can be carried with no extra cost, maximum 10 kg in weight.
• Any portable musical instrument must not exceeding 100cm in length.
• Carrying firearms will be charged NZD200/HKD1300 per piece on special flights between Hong Kong and Auckland, New Zealand.