Cabin Baggage
Cabin Baggage
For all classes, each passenger (except an infant) can bring a free baggage allowance of one cabin bag not exceeding 56x36x23cm (22x14x9 in) in size. These dimensions include wheels, handles and side pockets.
The total weight entitlements of your cabin baggage are as follows:
| Class | Weight |
|---|---|
| First Class | 15kg (33 lbs) |
| Business Class | 10kg (22 lbs) |
| Economy Class | 7kg (15lbs) |
+ For all travel classes, duty-free items are included in your cabin baggage allowance.
++ If you are travelling in two classes on one journey (split class or mixed class
travel), you can enjoy the greater allowance for the whole journey.
In addition to the standard cabin baggage allowance, you may carry onboard one of the following items free of charge:
- a small handbag or
- a small backpack or
- a briefcase or
- a laptop bag.
Passengers requiring mobility aids and/or assistive devices such as Medical Portable Electronic Devices, canes, walkers, crutches and a wheelchair (subject to wheelchair stowage criteria), may carry onboard the following item(s) free of charge:
| U.S. Flights | European and Other Flights |
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+ For further information on carriage of Medical Portable Electronic Devices inflight, please click here.
++ Passengers travelling on two segments where there are different baggage policies for mobility and assistive devices, can enjoy the greater allowance for the whole journey.
- an approved car safety seat,
- a small bag of food and nappies (for consumption on the flight),
- an umbrella type collapsible stroller (if cabin stowage is available).
For latest update and further information, you can visit The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website and Heathrow Airport (BAA) website.
Special Baggage
Information about travelling with Musical Instruments.|
Observing your Baggage Limitations is essential in ensuring safety and comfort on the flight Cathay Pacific takes the safety of its passengers and crew seriously. Due to Occupational Health & Safety regulations, Cabin Crew are encouraged not to lift or carry passengers’ cabin baggage. Our Cabin Crew will however, be able to help passengers who require assistance with their bags e.g. mothers with infants, unaccompanied minors, young passengers travelling alone, wheelchair passengers, the elderly, or passengers with disabilities. Passengers are recommended to check in any baggage that they would not be able to lift into the overhead compartment. Any cabin baggage in excess of the allowable size or weight limits will be loaded with checked baggage. |
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