r/CathayPacific

I’m flying Cathay Pacific premium economy (a350-900) for the first time. It’s a long flight from Brussels to Hong Kong. Normally I fly emergency exit row in economy which is fine, but I couldn’t resist the upgrade with my miles. But I’m hesitant about which seat to pick.

I’m 6,7 feet (or 205 cm). I have read different opinions in this sub Reddit about the bulk head seat. I like that there is no one in front of me, but I don’t think I will be able to stretch my legs enough. Currently I have 31H with the idea I can fold my legs under the seat in front of me, but someone reclining into me could be an issue.

Any experience from tall people here?

Arrived in Manchester on Saturday 15th august bag did not make it from Melbourne one bag arrived they said it wasn’t mine.. hows that possible do you not have barcodes to scan. today is Tuesday 18th august still haven’t heard anything from the airline. No news on luggage. Absolute disaster of an airline clearly over booking and can’t fit everyone’s luggage on a flight, no compensation no news impossible to get in touch with anybody using the war as a way to make more money very greedy, no care for passengers.

Would anyone know....if flying on Cathay codeshare with HK Express from Jeju to HK, are meals provided or do I have to purchase on board HK Express? Tq.

EDIT! MY LAYOVER IS HKG!

As the title states, I am traveling back from Manila on a Cathy flight this November. 14 hour overnight layover at HKG. I don’t believe I want to process though customs/immigration and try to leave airport due to late arrival into Hong Kong and the time of my departure the next day.

I’m thinking my best plan to stay at the airport hotel.

First question: Has anyone stayed here recently? Recommend? Seems very convenient to sleep and then have easy access to get to departing flight to ORD.

Second question: I am flying economy, booked through AA as an award ticket. I ve been combing this subreddit and the Cathy Pacific one to see any data points and being able to purchase an upgrade. Anyone with experience in that - would love to hear your experience.

I have One World Emerald status and I realize that doesn’t mean much on the actual flight but is helpful for lounge access.

Hi! I’m planning to fly to Hong Kong in Dec, and the flight tickets are 2x the price they usually are.

am I checking too early or too late?

As the title suggests, I want to book 3 HK-BOM Cathay reward seats through BA as I have Avios that I pool with my Amex MR points and make the booking. However, the seats that I’m looking for do not show up on BA. I have read that Cathay does not open up a lot of their reward seats to partner airlines. The same seats are available on the Cathay website. But I do not have enough Amex MR to convert to Asia Miles and book the tickets.

This booking is for 6th Dec. Is there a possibility that Cathay opens it through BA a little closer to the travel date? Does it make sense to wait?

Or the last option that I have is to top up the Asia Miles difference to book the tickets, but then it isn’t worth it really.

What do y’all suggest?

Flew Cathay from Melbourne to Seoul for a return flight in June and I have to say it was the worst experience I ever had flying overseas and I fly a lot over the years. I got delayed for 5 hours on my way to Seoul and got delayed for 11 hours on my way back to Melbourne. It was truly horrible and on my way back I had to wait in the plane for almost 2 hours as the pilot announce they were missing a part and installing the new part into the plane. Kinda scary. 

Cathay service level and plane comfort has now gone down almost to Jetstar level. Their economy seats are so small and uncomfortable and you will get horrible service from their stewardess as well. Meanwhile their price has gone up over the years. Highly disappointing. I flew with them in previous years and it was fine but I have learnt to never use Cathay pacific again. 

I left behind a bag in HK airport about 4.3kg. Currently it's sitting in HKIA lost and found. Since I live in Jakarta, maybe someone planning to fly to Jakarta can help to pick it up. Might give some stipends for the trouble.

I am flying in from Mumbai on Cathay Pacific with a 1 hour layover in Hong Kong. Can my bags and I make it to the next plane, assuming we arrive on time? It's been 10 years since I have been in HKG and don't remember the layout very well. Thank you.

I am flying with Cathay via HKIA but landing in Shenzhen via the Shekou port, and then returning that way. Now when I return, my flight out is at 1155pm, and my ferry is 8pm, but the hotel I check out at will be circa 12pm in central Shenzhen.

I have seen references to being able to drop my bags at the Shekou port say at 2pm, and then just go elsewhere for 4 hours, before I actually need to pass through myself. It just seems very different to what I am used to at airports where I can only bag drop 2-3 hours before the flight.

Can someone validate for me (first time in china). I ask this, as I was even tempting keeping my hotel room for another day, so I can check out at say 5pm instead, but that’s a waste, and if this is an option, then I would rather try

Thank you

Hi - This is my first post on this subreddit.

I will be transiting through HKG in the first week of October and was wondering if the Wing, First Class Lounge will be accessible to me at the time. I will be in Business class, but I am a OW Emerald Member. It says on the OW website that Emerald gets access, but that it is currently limited to CX diamond members and CX First Class (makes sense).

Do we know when the restrictions will be lifted and allow OWE members in?

Thank you in advance.

gonna be flying that soon. I believe with a 1 hour layover? How is it? Hows the plane, the airport etc... Do I have to go through immigration if I am just passing Hong Kong? The place interest me I cannot wait!.

How is the trip from HK to Manila? Long?

Hi everyone, looking for some insight into CX A330 assignments on CTU-HKG (CX987) and HKG-SIN (CX715) for a trip in March 2027.

Both flights are currently showing the 2-2-2 regional recliner. However, recent operating history looks quite different between the two routes, with CX987 appearing to consistently get the regional/recliner configuration, while CX715 has mostly been operating with lie-flat seats.

For those familiar with CX fleet planning, how reliable are these A330 configurations several months out?

Does CX715 commonly get loaded as 2-2-2 far in advance and then switch to lie-flat aircraft closer to departure? And does CX987 ex-CTU generally tend to get the regional recliner?

I know equipment can always change, and there’s also the Aria Studio retrofit starting in late 2026 (although March 2027 seems a bit early to reliably expect it). Mainly trying to get a sense of what my chances are.

Thanks in advance!