Students, we’ve got you covered
Take advantage of exclusive fares, extra baggage allowance and free changes# to your booking with our student-only discount code KRSTUDENT.
# Only available for selected fare categories
Whether you’re flying to study abroad, returning home, or planning a getaway in between terms, travel lies at the heart of life as an overseas student.
That’s why we’ve overhauled our student fares, so you can take advantage of exclusive prices, flexible booking options and extra baggage allowances# when travelling to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the United States.*
It’s easy to book. All you have to do is enter code KRSTUDENT when searching for your flight to reveal our student fares and benefits.^
* Passengers who purchase a student fare ticket must present a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC), student number, student visa or a letter of acceptance from the school for verification when checking in at the airport. Passengers who are unable to present the required documents will be required to pay the fare difference for their flight.
^ Subject to availability
# Only available for selected fare categories
Student fare options
Our redesigned Light, Essential and Flex Economy faresOpen a new window offer you more choices and more value than ever. And when you book a student ticket, we’ll throw in even more flexibility and benefits.*
Light
Taking advantage of your term break? Travel light with our great-value fares.
Essential
Heading home? Take advantage of our increased baggage allowance.
Flex
Embarking on your study abroad adventure? Take complete control over your booking.
Category |
Light |
Essential |
Flex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student fare price | Exclusive fare rate^ | ||
| Cabin baggage | 1 piece, 7kg | 1 piece, 7kg | 1 piece, 7kg |
| Checked baggage+ | 1 piece, 23kg | 2 pieces, 23kg each | 2 pieces, 23kg each |
| Student fare checked baggage | - | + 1 extra piece (to US/Canada only), 23kg | + 1 extra piece (all destinations), 23kg |
| Student fare flight changes | Exclusive rate of USD50 | Exclusive rate of USD20 | Free |
| Free seat pre-selection | - |  |
(also applicable to extra legroom) |
| Free same-day earlier flight change | - | - | |
Checked baggage allowances are applicable to Cathay Pacific operated flights only. Baggage size and piece restrictions may apply.
Booking details
| Departure Period: | 9 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Book by: | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Discount code: | KRSTUDENT |
| Origin | Incheon international airport |
| Destinations: |
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See terms and conditions for complete details.
Meet and Assist Service#
We understand this might be your first solo travel, as such, Cathay Pacific would like to offer you our Meet and Assist Service at the airport to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey. Our welcoming staff will meet and greet you at the counter and provide assistance and guidance to the boarding gate. At transit and/or arrival terminal, travelers will be greeted and directed to the gate of the connecting flight or the immigration counter. This service can be requested thru "Manage my booking" after you made a reservation. Please note that the request must be done at least 48 hours prior to departure.
#MAAS service is only available on Cathay Pacific flights. This service may not be provided depending on a situation for the staff assignment on the day.
Terms and conditions
- The Offer applies to student age 31 or below (based on outbound departure date) with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) or Student number.
- To enjoy the offer, customers must add the discount code on the flight search panel at www.cathaypacific.com. Any request to apply the discount code after checkout is not accepted. The discount code can only be applied to a maximum of five passengers per booking.
- The discount code cannot be used on Cathay Pacific mobile app or other channels.
- Children and infant discount not applicable.
- Offer is valid within the booking dates; airfares differ according to destination.
- Tickets must originate and be issued in Korea.
- A valid student ID number is required while making the online purchase. Passengers must present the valid documents mentioned above for verification when checking in at the airport. (Note: Passengers who are unable to present the required documents will be required to pay the fare difference over the counter.)
- Stay duration: V fare class and above - max 1 year, S fare class and below - max 6month
- Rebooking: USD50 (Economy Light), USD20 (Economy Essential), Free (Economy Flex). Changes must be made before the ticketed flight/date.
- Cancellation Fee
- Destinations in Asia: USD150 (Economy Light), USD100 (Economy Essential), USD80 (Economy Flex) per wholly unused ticket only. For partially used tickets, refund applied only if residual is available after deducting the applicable fare (same or higher class code) for the flown sector plus handling fee per ticket.
- All other destinations: USD230 (Economy Light), USD180 (Economy Essential), USD100 (Economy Flex) per wholly unused ticket only. For partially used tickets, refund applied only if residual is available after deducting the applicable fare (same or higher class code) for the flown sector plus handling fee per ticket.
- No-show fee
- Destinations in Asia: USD150 per ticket.
- All other destinations: USD200 per ticket.
- Fares displayed include taxes and carrier-imposed surcharges. All fares, government taxes and fees, and surcharges are subject to change at any time. For ticket cancellations, where applicable, the Hong Kong Passenger Security Charge, the Hong Kong Air Passenger Departure Tax, and the Hong Kong International Airport Construction Fee will be refunded without any administration fees.
- Stopover : Permitted in Hong Kong for free - inbound only (Stop over may not exceed 168 hours)
*Please contact our Global Contact Centre or Local reservation team in case you wish to book a stopover itinerary. (Additional charge will apply on outbound journey.) - The fares detailed in this offer are subject to limited availability and offered on a first come, first served basis.
- For details regarding mileage accrual, please refer to www.asiamiles.comOpen a new window.
- Other terms and conditions apply.
- This offer is subject to change without prior notice.
- Cathay Pacific Airways Limited reserves the right of final decision on the offer.
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