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    Cathay Pacific

    Once you earn a certain number of Status Points you'll unlock this mid-status benefit, which you can enjoy yourself or gift to a travel companion or redemption group nominee. The Lounge Pass is applicable to Cathay Pacific-operated lounges only.

    Our exceptional lounges around the world, including our flagship locations in Hong Kong, offer serene spaces to relax, rejuvenate and prepare for your journey. Explore our signature experiences such as a warming bowl of dan dan noodles from the iconic Noodle Bar, an artisanal brew at our Teahouse – or book a Traditional Chinese Medicine-influenced wellness experience that will help you unwind on your flight. ​

    How to earn a mid-status Lounge Pass 

    When you become a Cathay Pacific’s Cathay member, you’ll start earning Status Points and exclusive benefits. We’ll automatically add your Lounge Pass to your account once you reach your Status Points milestone.

     

    Green

    Silver

    Gold

    Diamond

    Number of Status Points to unlock 200 450 800 1,400
    Number of Lounge Pass(es) 1 Business class Lounge Pass 2 Business class Lounge Passes 2 Business class Lounge Pass 2 First class or Business class Lounge Passes
    Eligibility of Lounge Pass You or a travel companion* A travel companion* A travel companion* or redemption group nominee A travel companion* or redemption group nominee
    Use of Lounge Pass  Before flights that are marketed or operated by Cathay Pacific

    *Travel companions for Lounge Passes are passengers travelling with you on the same booking or flying on the same date with the same origin and destination.

     

    How to use your Lounge Pass

    You can use your Lounge Passes via our Cathay Pacific app or Asia Miles by Cathay app. Here’s how.

    To use for yourself or your travel companion

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    Go to 'Profile', then select 'My rewards'.
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    Select the Lounge Pass you would like to use.
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    Show the QR code to our lounge team for verification.

    To share with to your Redemption Group nominee

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    Go to 'Profile', then select 'My rewards'.
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    Select the Lounge Pass you would like to share.
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    Select 'Share to redemption group nominee' and select the nominee to share with.

    The Lounge Pass will be shared with your nominee’s Cathay Pacific's Cathay account. Once shared, your nominee should follow the steps in the section “To use for yourself or your travel companion” to use the Lounge Pass.  

    For Redemption Group nominees that are not Cathay Pacific's Cathay members, they will receive the Lounge Pass by email. Follow the instructions on the email to use the Lounge Pass. 

    To cancel a Lounge Pass that has been shared

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    Go to 'Profile', then select 'My rewards'.
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    Select the Lounge Pass you would like to cancel sharing, under 'Passes shared by me'.
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    Tap 'Cancel shared lounge pass'. Your redemption group nominee will be notified of the cancellation.

    A cancellation email will be sent to the redemption group nominee. The Lounge Pass will be added back to your 'My rewards'.

    • 1 Business Class lounge pass will be awarded to Green Members once the Member has achieved 200 Status Points.
    • 2 Business Class lounge passes will be awarded to Silver Members once the Member has achieved 450 Status Points
    • 2 Business Class lounge passes will be awarded to Gold Members once the Member has achieved 800 Status Points.
    • 2 First Class or Business Class lounge passes will be awarded to Diamond Members once the Member has achieved 1,400 Status Points.
    • For Green and Silver Members, lounge passes are only available to Members or their travel companion on flights operated or marketed by Cathay Pacific.      
    • For Gold and Diamond Members, lounge passes are only available to the Member, their travel companion or their Redemption Group Nominees on flights operated or marketed by Cathay Pacific.   
    • Shareable lounge passes are valid for the Member, their travel companion or redemption group nominee to use before flights that are operated or marketed by Cathay Pacific.
    • Redemption Group Nominees can enjoy the lounge pass when travelling on flights that are operated or marketed by Cathay Pacific, without travelling together with the member.       
    • Each lounge pass is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
    • Lounge passes for Green, Silver and Gold Members are applicable only for eligible Cathay Pacific operated Business Class departure lounges
    • Lounge passes for Diamond Members are applicable only for eligible Cathay Pacific operated First or Business Class departure lounges.
    • Members, their travel companion or Redemption Group Nominee must present their one-time lounge pass QR code alongside their boarding pass with Cathay Pacific flight number when entering any of the eligible lounges.
    • Travel companions must be accompanied by the Member when entering eligible lounges.
    • The lounge pass will be considered used when the QR code has been scanned by the lounge team.
    • Each lounge pass is valid for one passenger only for a single entry into the eligible lounge.
    • Lounge passes have no cash value and cannot be redeemed or exchanged for cash or any other item. If lost or damaged, no replacement will be issued.    
    • Access to lounges is subject to the applicable law of the country that the lounge is located in and the lounge operator’s rules and policies.

    Learn more about our exclusive lounges