Our Economy fares

Yes, these fares are applicable to all routes in Economy.

You have the flexibility to choose different elements, such as baggage allowance and seat selection, that suit your needs best. You can also save by selecting a higher fare type instead of purchasing a lower fare type and then adding these elements later.

Advance seat reservation is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternatively, you may reserve another seat type that is complimentary for your fare. If the seat type of your choice becomes available later, you can update your selection in Manage Booking or during online check-in.

Please note you will not be entitled for a full or partial refund of your purchased fare if the seat type of your choice is unavailable. Learn more about Economy seat selections.

You may choose Economy Light and purchase a regular seat reservation separately for a modest fee. If you’d like to reserve an extra legroom seat, for example, you may choose to purchase Economy Flex, or Economy Light and an extra legroom seat reservation.

We highly recommend that you always compare the costs of different Economy fare types and travel extras separately before purchasing your ticket as they may vary by route. Note: preferred seat pre-selection is only available for Economy Flex fare.

If there are still seats available in Economy, all three fare types (Light/Essential/Flex) will be available for booking.

You can change and reissue your ticket to a higher fare type or cabin. This can be done in Manage Booking or by contacting Customer Care or your travel agent. A change fee may apply as per the fare rules and conditions.

Please note that you are not able to change your ticket to a lower fare type.

Yes, it’s possible to combine different fare types in one itinerary. An example would be flying Economy Light to your destination and returning on Economy Flex.

Please purchase your ticket via our website or through a travel agent. Note: combination fare types are currently not available via the Cathay Pacific app.

Yes, all three Economy fare types are applicable to tickets containing flights marketed by other airlines.

No, we have introduced Light, Essential and Flex fare types for Economy only. Premium Economy, Business and First fares are still based on fare class concept. Please visit our Fare classes page for details.

Yes, it’s possible to combine different cabins in one itinerary. An example would be flying Economy (any fare type) to your destination and returning in Premium Economy.

Please purchase the combination fare of your selected cabin and one higher cabin up via our website. Note: combination fares are currently not available via the Cathay Pacific app.

Please refer to our Baggage information page, your e-ticket receipt or log in to Manage Booking for the most accurate baggage allowance information.

Yes, you can share your baggage allowance with your travel companions if you check in together for the same flight(s) at the airport.

Yes, prepaid extra baggage is available for purchase up to 24 hours before the scheduled flight departure time. Extra baggage options are also offered at the airport during check-in.

Extra baggage fees are charged per piece, and each extra baggage comes with a fixed maximum weight allowance. Please refer to  Extra baggage charges for more details.

No, you’ll need to pay the heavy baggage charge at the airport during check-in. Please note heavy baggage charge can’t be paid online or via Customer Care.

Please refer to Baggage information for further details.

Please refer to our Baggage information page, your e-ticket receipt or log in to Manage Booking for the most accurate baggage allowance information.

The baggage allowance for tickets (including award tickets) containing flights marketed by other airlines remains the same according to the corresponding fare type, provided the “most significant carrier” in your ticket – which determines the baggage allowance for air travel – is Cathay Pacific. If the “most significant carrier” in your ticket is not Cathay Pacific, please check the respective airline’s baggage policy. Refer to  Carrier rules for more details.

Your baggage allowance will follow the airline policy of your booked flights. Please check with the respective airlines accordingly.

The baggage allowance for tickets issued by other airlines will also be measured by piece, provided the “most significant carrier” in your ticket – which determines the baggage allowance for air travel – is Cathay Pacific. If the “most significant carrier” in your ticket is not Cathay Pacific, please check the respective airline’s baggage policy. Refer to Carrier rules for more details.

Yes, our optional add-ons – including advance seat reservations, prepaid extra baggage and lounge pass – are available for purchase on top of the ticket.

No, early standby can only be used on the date of travel. It must be an earlier flight departing on the same day and on the same route.

No, only Essential and Flex fares are eligible for upgrades with miles and bookable upgrades. All upgrades are subject to Cathay membership programme terms and conditions.

Yes, Upgrade Bid is available for all Economy fare types except award tickets. Please visit our Upgrade Bid page for more details.