What is the baggage allowance for Cathay Pacific international flights?

If you are traveling on an international flight with Cathay Pacific Airlines, you want to know how much baggage is allowed. According to the baggage policy, travelers can carry luggage on the flight as per their classes and routes. Therefore, the carry-on allowance is 7 kg to 15 kg with 56 x 36 x 23 cm, and the checked baggage allowance is 32 kg with 157 cm (length + width + height). And, if you want to add extra luggage to the flight, you should pay for that.

What is the Cathay Pacific baggage policy?

To fly with Cathay Pacific, you must acquire prompt knowledge of baggage to put luggage on the flight. A reliable Cathay Pacific baggage policy is stated below if you are wondering how much luggage or things you can bring on the flight. Consider it thoroughly. 

Carry on baggage

• Passengers can bring one bag and personal item (briefcase or purse) on a Cathay flight.
• The carry-on luggage should fit beneath the seat before you or in the overhead bin.
• Airlines restricted the baggage dimensions from (L x W x H) 22 x 14 x 9 inches and 56 x 36 x 23 centimeters.
• In economy, business, and first class, you must carry baggage weighing around 7 kg or 15 lb, 10 kg or 22 lb, and 15 kg or 33 lb. 
• Business and First-class travelers can carry one soft bag up to 8 inches or 20 centimeters thick.

Checked Baggage

• On the routes of North America, Central and South America, Cathay Pacific Airlines allowed to take two checked baggage on the flight. 
• Each checked baggage must meet the required dimensions of around 157 cm (L + W + H) and 62 linear inches.
• The checked bag weight should be around 32 kg and 70 lb on the routes of America.
• On other routes rather than America, the baggage allowance is two bag pieces preferred with 157 cm dimensions
• In Economy, Business and First Class passengers can take 20 kg or 44 lb, 30 kg or 66 lb, and 44 kg or 88 lb.

Extra Baggage 

For flights in First and Business class, each additional baggage item can weigh up to 32 kg or 70 lbs and be 62 in or 158 cm in size. If any extra luggage size exceeds up to 80 inches and 203 cm, it can be counted as oversized bag charges.

For flights in Economy and Premium Economy, each additional baggage item can weigh up to 23 kg or 50 lbs and be 62 in or 158 cm in size. However, if any additional luggage size is more than 203 cm and 80 inches, it can be subject to oversized luggage expenses.

Extra baggage fees

The Extra baggage fees on Cathay Pacific flights will depend on their routes; however, there is a prompt list of the extra baggage cost as per the routes which are located below, you may view it thoroughly. 

Flight from/to Hong Kong

• Hong Kong: No charge
• Central East, South and East Asia: 100 USD
• South Asia/ Middle East: 130 USD 
• Southwest Pacific, Europe, Africa: 150 USD 
• North, Central, and South America: 200 USD

Flight from/ to Central, South, and East Asia

• Hong Kong: 100 USD 
• Central East, South and East Asia: 120 USD 
• South Asia and the Middle East: 150 USD 
• Southwest Pacific, Europe, and Africa: 170 USD 
• North, Central, and South America: 210 USD

Flight from/ to South Asia and the Middle East

• Hong Kong: 130 USD 
• Central East, South and East Asia: 150 USD 
• South Asia and the Middle East: 170 USD 
• Southwest Pacific, Europe, and Africa: 200 USD 
• North, Central, and South America: 230 USD

Flight from/ to Southwest Pacific, Europe and Africa

• Hong Kong: 150 USD 
• Central East, South and East Asia: 170 USD 
• South Asia and the Middle East: 200 USD 
• Southwest Pacific, Europe, and Africa: 220 USD 
• North, Central, and South America: 250 USD

Flight from/ to North, Central and South America

• Hong Kong: 200 USD 
• Central East, South and East Asia: 210 USD
• South Asia and the Middle East: 230 USD
• Southwest Pacific, Europe, and Africa: 250 USD
• North, Central and South America: 260 USD

Thus, the above content will assist you in comprehending the baggage allowance and baggage policy on the Cathay Pacific flight. If you encounter any issues, contact the airline.