Complete Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong's flagship carrier and a founding member of the oneworld alliance, is consistently ranked among the world's best airlines. Operating from Hong Kong International Airport — one of Asia's busiest aviation hubs — Cathay connects travelers to over 190 destinations across 60+ countries with its fleet of modern Airbus A350s and Boeing 777s.

Awards & Business Class

The airline has won the Skytrax World's Best Airline award multiple times and is renowned for its award-winning Business Class featuring reverse herringbone lie-flat seats, premium dining with Chinese and Western cuisine, and the famous Cathay Pacific lounges at Hong Kong airport including The Pier, The Wing, and The Deck — considered among the world's finest airline lounges with full-service restaurants, cocktail bars, day suites, and shower rooms.

Loyalty Program

Cathay Pacific's loyalty program, now simply called Cathay (formerly Asia Miles and Marco Polo Club), allows members to earn miles on flights, credit cards, hotels, dining, and everyday spending. Miles can be redeemed for flights, upgrades, hotels, and experiences.

The status program features four tiers:

• Green
• Silver
• Gold
• Diamond

Each tier unlocks benefits like lounge access, priority services, extra baggage, and upgrade priority.

Hong Kong Hub

The airline's Hong Kong hub is strategically positioned as the gateway between East and West, offering convenient connections between North America, Europe, and destinations throughout Asia, Australia, and the South Pacific.

Cathay Pacific's joint venture with American Airlines on Pacific routes provides seamless transatlantic connectivity and reciprocal earning and redemption of loyalty points.