r/CathayPacific

Hi everyone,
I’m flying out of Australia soon with Cathay Pacific, with a layover in Hong Kong.
My cabin bag is likely going to be a bit over the official 7kg limit. I wanted to ask any recent travellers—especially those who have departed from Australian airports lately—how strict have the check-in and gate staff been with weighing hand luggage?
Are they actively weighing bags at the counter or boarding gate, or is it mostly relaxed unless the bag looks visibly massive?

Appreciate any recent experiences or tips. Thanks!

I’m planning to travel in January to India and I normally always travel by Emirates. But with the recent situation I’m unable to decide if traveling by Emirates is a good option. In March this year my flight was cancelled and they rescheduled to another state after a few days. Then I had to pay for domestic flight and extra baggage.
My other option is Cathay but I’m traveling alone and I’m super nervous about turbulence. I read that North Pacific jet stream is strong so it’s a very turbulent flight.

Hi everyone,

This is my first international trip, so I want to make sure I have everything right.

I’m an Indian passport holder travelling BLR → HKG → SFO on Cathay Pacific, with a single PNR. I have a valid US visa and will be staying airside during the Hong Kong connection.

Do I need any Hong Kong transit visa or Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) for this?

Has anyone recently travelled this route with Cathay Pacific on a single PNR? Did you have any issues at Bengaluru check-in or during the Hong Kong transit?

Thanks

Hello all , I have a long layover in hong kong around 19hrs. Plan was to get out of airport and roam around in hong kong but destiny had something else written for me.

My par application is rejected since i am an application from Hyderabad,India. For some reason the applicants from this city are auto rejected via a blacklist.

So like anyone else i am thinking to apply for visit visa. during the hong kong visa application process , they are asking me if i want a visit visa or a transit visa and whats the stay duration.

What do i chose ? visit or transit ? also there is no same day option in duration can we select 1 day? Is that fine ?

Let me know what has to be done so i can apply accordingly.

Thanks for your time and consideration!!!