Cathay Pacific introduces increased checked luggage allowances

We all prefer to tote our carry on bags along when we fly. However, there are times when you need to check your bag… that does probably contain a kitchen sink.

Thankfully, Cathay Pacific is increasing its checked luggage allowances.

Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER at Hong Kong International Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond.

In general, you will get an extra 10kg in luggage allowance when flying on Cathay Pacific – which is very useful considering some of the routes the network plys

Depending on your class of travel will depend on what you get.

                   Old Allowance  New Allowance    Hand Luggage
Economy Class        20Kg/44lb      30kg/66lb        7kg/15lb
Premium Economy      25kg/55lb      35kg/77lb        7kg/15lb 
Business Class       30kg/66lb      40kg/88lb       10kg/22lb
First Class          40kg/88lb      50kg/110lb      15kg/33lb

Whilst hand luggage continues be a little mean in economy class, the extra stuff you can place in the hold more than makes up for this.

This is valid from 15th September 2016 – the full changes are on Cathay Pacific’s site.

For passengers who need to take one more souvenir, one more dress or one more suit or two more pairs of shoes…. the extra luggage allowance will be welcome.

And with the latest Cathay Pacific results… maybe that’s not a bad thing.

For those who insist in hauling everything in their carry on – you’ll need to be more creative to stick inside the luggage limits.

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