Checked Baggage
View the policy for tickets purchased before 1 December 2010.
The policy below applies to tickets purchased on or after 1 December 2010. You are entitled to a free baggage allowance, which varies depending on your route, class and member tier. You can take extra bags with you for a charge.
- Free Baggage Allowance
- Extra Baggage Charge
- Extra Baggage Allowance Redemption with Asia Miles
- Sporting Equipment
- Pets
- Mobility Aids & Assistive Devices
- Most Significant Carrier (MSC) - For Multi-carrier Journey
Free Baggage Allowance
Weight System – for all countries except the Americas
| Passenger type | Piece allowance | Weight / Dimensions allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Adults/Children | No restriction on the number of pieces | Maximum combined weight1: First: 40kg (88lbs) Business: 30kg (66lbs) Economy: 20kg (44lbs) |
| Infants2 | No restriction on the number of pieces | Maximum combined weight1: First/Business/Economy: 10kg (22lbs) |
| Members of The Marco Polo Club | No restriction on the number of pieces | Maximum combined weight1: Diamond Member: Additional 20kg (44lbs) Gold Member: Additional 15kg (33lbs) Silver Member: Additional 10kg (22lbs) |
Piece System – for Central, North and South Americas3
| Passenger type | Piece allowance | Weight / Dimensions allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Adults/Children | First/ Business/ Economy class: 2 Pieces4 | Maximum weight per bag1: First: 32kg (70lbs) Business: 32kg (70lbs) Economy: 23kg (50lbs) Total dimensions of each piece must not exceed 158cm (62in) |
| Infants2 | First/ Business/ Economy class: 1 Piece | Maximum weight per bag1: First: 32kg (70lbs) Business: 32kg (70lbs) Economy: 23kg (50lbs) Total dimensions of each piece must not exceed 115cm (45in) |
| Members of The Marco Polo Club | Diamond and Gold Members (First/ Business/ Economy class): 3 Pieces4 | Maximum weight per bag1: First: 32kg (70lbs) Business: 32kg (70lbs) Economy: 23kg (50lbs) Total dimensions of each piece must not exceed 158cm (62in) |
Partly First or Business class and partly Economy class travel
For through journeys where the passenger travels partly on first or Business class and partly on economy class, the free baggage allowance for each portion of travel shall be granted according to each purchased ticket class.
Where a passenger who has paid the First or Business class fare travels on Economy class, the free baggage allowance shall be given based on that for the First or Business class service respectively.
Free baggage allowance and Extra Baggage Charges on itineraries involving other airlines
In compliance with the new baggage policy issued by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), free baggage allowance and extra baggage charges for tickets issued on or after 1 April 2011 which involve one or more flights provided by other airlines (excluding Dragonair and Cathay Pacific) will be based on a new method. Please contact your travel agent or local reservations office for more details.
1 The weight of any single piece of checked baggage should not be over 32kg (70lb). Acceptance of any bag weighing more than 32kg (70lb) is subject to prior approval and notification upon booking/ reservation. Overweight items (Exception: mobility aids, medical equipment, sporting equipment, musical instruments, pets as baggage and diplomatic baggage) will be repacked or split into lighter units during check-in otherwise will not be accepted for carriage.
Any bag exceeding the total dimensions of 203cm (80in) (width + height + length) will not be carried as accompanied baggage unless prior notification is made with us upon booking/reservation and approval is granted by us.
2 Infant is defined as a passenger less than 2 years of age who does not occupy a seat.
3 Applicable if you are travelling to, from or via the USA, Canada, select Central and South American countries.
4 The following articles, irrespective of their actual dimensions, may be considered as a bag of 158cm (62in) in size:
- One sleeping bag or bedroll
- One rucksack/knapsack/back pack
- One pair of snow skis with one pair of ski poles and one pair of ski boots, or one snow board and boots
- One golf bag containing golf clubs and one pair of golf shoes
- One duffle-type bag or Type 22 bag (soft sided zippered bags with side panel that can be opened with zipper)
- One suitably packed bicycle (single seat touring or racing bicycle, non-motorised) provided that the handlebars are fixed sideways and the pedals are removed.
- One pair of standard water skis or one slalom water ski
- Suitably packed fishing equipment consisting of two rods, one reel, one landing net, one pair of fishing boots and one fishing tackle box
- Sporting firearms consisting of no more than:
- one rifle case containing not more than two rifles, 5kg (10lb) of ammunition, one shooting mat, noise suppressor and small rifle tools; or
- two shotguns and two shotgun cases; or
- one pistol case containing not more than five pistols, 5kg(10lb) of ammunition, noise suppressors, one pistol telescope and small pistol tools.
- Any portable musical instrument not exceeding 100cm (39in) in length.
Acceptance of such firearms shall be subject to conditions and regulations. You are advised to visit the Prohibited Items page and subsequently contact our reservations office for further details.
Extra Baggage Charge
Acceptance of any bag over 32kg or over 203cm is subject to prior approval and notification upon booking/reservation.
Overweight items must be repacked or split into lighter units during check-in otherwise they will not be accepted for carriage. Exception: Sporting equipment, musical instruments, pets as baggage, mobility aids, medical equipment and diplomatic baggage.
Extra charge by weight – for all countries except the Americas
Charge for baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance is calculated per kilogram (2.2 lbs) on a zone basis as listed below.
| Per kg | To Zone 1 | To Zone 2 | To Zone 3 | To Zone 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Zone 1 (See the different rates for Korea) | US$10 | US$20 | US$30 | US$60 |
| From Zone 2 | US$20 | US$30 | US$40 | US$60 |
| From Zone 3 | US$30 | US$40 | US$40 | US$60 |
| From Zone 4 | US$60 | US$60 | US$60 | - |
Extra charge per piece – to and from the Americas
Charge for baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance is calculated by piece at the applicable extra baggage charge on a zone basis listed as below.
| Per piece | To Zone 1 | To Zone 2 | To Zone 3 | To Zone 4 | To Zone 5 | To Zone 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Zone 1 | - | - | - | - | US$150 | US$180 |
| From Zone 2 | - | - | - | - | US$170 | US$200 |
| From Zone 3 | - | - | - | - | US$190 | US$210 |
| From Zone 4 | - | - | - | - | US$200 | US$230 |
| From Zone 5 | US$150 | US$170 | US$190 | US$200 | US$100 | - |
| From Zone 6 | US$180 | US$200 | US$210 | US$230 | - | - |
An additional fee will be charged for any checked baggage to and from the Americas that is heavier or larger than the stated free baggage allowance.
| Class of travel | Weight/Dimension | Additional charge |
|---|---|---|
| Economy class | For the baggage (including the piece in free baggage allowance) over 23kg (50lbs) and up to 32kg (70lbs). | USD100 per piece |
| All classes | For the baggage (including the piece in Free Baggage Allowance) over 158cm (62in) and up to 203cm (80in). | USD100 per piece |
| All classes | For the baggage (including the piece in Free Baggage Allowance) over 32kg (70lbs) or over 203cm (80in). (Prior notification is required upon booking/reservation, and approval needs to be granted by us) | 4 times of extra baggage charge per piece |
Free baggage allowance and Extra Baggage Charges on itineraries involving other airlines
In compliance with the new baggage policy issued by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), free baggage allowance and extra baggage charges for tickets issued on or after 1 April 2011 which involve one or more flights provided by other airlines (excluding Dragonair and Cathay Pacific) will be based on a new method. Please contact your travel agent or local reservations office for more details.
Note:
| Zone 1 : | Within Australia, within Malaysia, between Taiwan and Japan/Korea, between Thailand and India/Sri Lanka/ Pakistan/ Singapore, between UAE and India/Bahrain, between Sri Lanka and Singapore |
| Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Korea* | |
| Zone 2: | Japan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka |
| Zone 3: | Australia, New Zealand, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE |
| Zone 4: | France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, UK, Russia, South Africa |
| Zone 5 : | USA, Canada |
| Zone 6: | Central and South Americas |
*Korea
Charge for a passenger departing from Korea to Hong Kong or Taiwan is 1.5% of the highest normal direct one-way economy class fare.
The charges below are listed for your reference only, subject to change without prior notice:
- From Seoul to Hong Kong: KRW 7100 per kg
- From Seoul to Taipei: KRW 4700 per kg
- From Busan to Hong Kong: KRW 8100 per kg.
Extra Baggage Allowance Redemption with Asia Miles
Please refer to the table below when redeeming allowance with Asia Miles on or after 1 December 2010. For redemption to be made before 1 December, please visit the Asia Miles website for more details.
When travelling on Cathay Pacific or Dragonair, you can save on extra baggage costs by redeeming your Asia Miles for extra baggage allowance. The number of Asia Miles required depends on your travel distance.
Zone | S | A | B | C | D | E | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(Zone distance in miles) | (0- | (601- | (1,201- | (2,501- | (5,001- | (7,501- | (10,001+) |
Asia Miles per 10kg (22lbs)# | 5,000 | 6,500 | 9,000 | 12,000 | 18,000 | 21,000 | 24,000 |
Asia Miles per bag* | 8,000 | 10,000 | 12,000 | 16,000 | 24,000 | 28,000 | 32,000 |
Asia Miles per oversize bag^ | 12,000 | ||||||
Note: Extra baggage redemption is not available on flights operated by Dragonair to/from Kathmandu.
# Applicable on all flights marketed and operated by Cathay Pacific (including Cathay Pacific/Dragonair connections) but excludes journeys with any flight sector to, from or via the Americas (Extra charge by weight).
* Applicable on flights marketed and operated by Cathay Pacific (including Cathay Pacific/Dragonair connections) for journeys which include any flight sector to, from or via the Americas (Extra charge by weight).
^ Applicable to journeys which include any flight sector to, from or via Americas, for bag that is heavier or larger than the stated free baggage allowance, over 23kg (50lbs) and up to 32kg (70lbs) for Economy class, or over 158cm (62in) and up to 203cm (80in) for All Classes.
You can find out the mileage distance of your flight by making use of Airline Earn Calculator.
How to redeem your extra baggage allowance
For flights departing from Hong Kong:
- Cathay Pacific: Please go to our service desk at Aisle B, Departures Hall, Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International Airport; or
- Contact our service hotline at least 10 working days before your scheduled flight departure date.
- To claim your extra baggage allowance voucher, please remember to have your booking reference number handy.
For flights departing from all other cities:
- Contact our service hotline at least 10 working days before your scheduled flight departure date.
- To claim your extra baggage allowance voucher, please remember to have your booking reference number handy.
Terms and conditions
- Award zones are based on one-way distance per flight sector basis.
- Extra baggage allowance redemption is available on a per flight sector basis on all Cathay Pacific / Dragonair marketed and operated flights unless otherwise stated, and is subject as always to availability and loading.
- Joint venture and code-share flights are excluded.
- Each member can redeem a maximum of 100kg of baggage (for all destinations except for journeys which include any flight sector to/from Americas) or 2 pieces (for journeys which include any flight sector to/from Americas) of baggage per redemption per flight sector.
- Cathay Pacific extra baggage redemption is not valid for use on Dragonair, or vice versa.
- Same redemption rate for all classes of travel and for all members unless otherwise stated.
- Award is only available on journeys where the first sector is a Cathay Pacific/Dragonair flight.
- Normal redemption rules apply unless otherwise stated.
- Redemption has no cash value and therefore cannot be refunded.
- Asia Miles for unused baggage allowance are not refundable or transferable.
- Vouchers are valid for one month from date of issue, but only for travel on the original itinerary.
- Other Asia Miles terms and conditions apply.
Sporting Equipment
Sporting equipment is subject to the applicable standard excess baggage charges if in excess of your standard free baggage allowance.
Click here to view the details of extra baggage charge.
Pets
Except service dogs, no pet or animal of any description will be permitted in our passenger cabin. Pets such as dogs, cats and birds will be crated and transported in the cargo compartment. Please check with the local government office for all documentation required (i.e. health certificates and travel permits) if you plan to fly with your pet.
Prior notification is required upon booking/reservation.
There is no free baggage allowance for pets. Baggage charges would be levied for all pets as follows:
Baggage charges for carriage of an accompanied pet will be assessed on the basis of the total weight of the pet and its container with zone they are travelling within.
| Per kg | To Zone 1 | To Zone 2 | To Zone 3 | To Zone 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Zone 1 (See the different rates for Korea) | US$10 | US$20 | US$30 | US$60 |
| From Zone 2 | US$20 | US$30 | US$40 | US$60 |
| From Zone 3 | US$30 | US$40 | US$40 | US$60 |
| From Zone 4 | US$60 | US$60 | US$60 | - |
Piece system - for Central, North and South Americas
Baggage charges for carriage of an accompanied pet will be assessed on the basis of total weight and size of the pet and its container.
Charges for total weight and size of the pet and its container within 23kg (50lbs) and 158 cm (62in):
| Per piece | To Zone 1 | To Zone 2 | To Zone 3 | To Zone 4 | To Zone 5 | To Zone 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Zone 1 | - | - | - | - | US$300 | US$360 |
| From Zone 2 | - | - | - | - | US$340 | US$400 |
| From Zone 3 | - | - | - | - | US$380 | US$420 |
| From Zone 4 | - | - | - | - | US$400 | US$460 |
| From Zone 5 | US$300 | US$340 | US$380 | US$400 | US$200 | - |
| From Zone 6 | US$360 | US$400 | US$420 | US$460 | - | - |
If the total weight/size of the pet and its container heavier than 23kg (50lbs) or larger than 158cm (62in), the passenger may be charged additional fee.
| Total weight and size of the pet and its container | Additional charge |
|---|---|
| Overweight up to 32kg (70lbs), but below 158cm (62in) | USD100 per piece |
| Oversize up to 203cm (80in), but below 23kg (50lbs) | USD100 per piece |
| Up to 32kg (70lbs) and 203cm (80in) | USD200 per piece |
| Over 32kg (70lbs) and/or 203cm (80in) | 2 times of the charge per piece |
Note:
| Zone 1 : | Within Australia, within Malaysia, between Taiwan and Japan/Korea, between Thailand and India/Sri Lanka/ Pakistan/ Singapore, between UAE and India/Bahrain, between Sri Lanka and Singapore |
| Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Korea* | |
| Zone 2: | Japan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka |
| Zone 3: | Australia, New Zealand, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE |
| Zone 4: | France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, UK, Russia, South Africa |
| Zone 5 : | USA, Canada |
| Zone 6: | Central and South Americas |
*Korea
Charge for a passenger departing from Korea to Hong Kong or Taiwan is 1.5% of the highest normal direct one-way economy class fare.
The charges below are listed for your reference only, subject to change without prior notice:
- From Seoul to Hong Kong: KRW 7100 per kg
- From Seoul to Taipei: KRW 4700 per kg
- From Busan to Hong Kong: KRW 8100 per kg.
Mobility Aids & Assistive Devices
Mobility Aid is defined as an assistive device that is used by individuals with mobility impairments such as cane and walker, crutch and wheelchair.
Assistive Device is defined as any piece of equipment that assists a passenger with a disability to cope with the effects of his or her disability. Such devices are intended to assist a passenger with a disability to hear, see, communicate, manoeuvre or perform other functions of daily life and may include medical devices and medications. Equipment used by a service animal (e.g. hamess, leash, vest) in conjunction with its work as a service animal is also an assistive device. However food is not equipment and therefore when tendered as carry on or check baggage, the standard size, weight, and baggage allowance limits may apply.
Mobility aids and assistive devices that are carried by the passenger can be accepted without charge as specified in the table below in addition to the baggage allowance, provided that the equipment is necessary for the journey.
| From/To Destinations in the US | Other Destinations |
|---|---|
| No limit on assistive devices and mobility aids in addition to the free baggage allowance | One assistive device and two pieces of mobility aids per passenger in addition to the free baggage allowance. |
For the passenger travelling on two or more sectors e.g. Manila - Hong Kong - Los Angeles where there are different baggage policies for mobility aids and assistive devices, the most generous policy shall apply to all sectors.
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