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    Winter Back-to-school Student Fares

    Earn 3,000 bonus miles and enjoy additional benefits

    Start your winter term strong with a comfortable flight back to school.

    Book your winter back-to-school trip with Cathay Pacific using students-only discount codes HKSTUPLUS (to the United Kingdom and Ireland) or HKSTUDENT (to other selected destinations) to enjoy exclusive fares*, extra baggage allowance and free changes^.

    That’s not all - from 18 September to 1 December 2023, Cathay members can earn 3,000 bonus miles for both one-way or round-trip tickets. Not yet a member? Sign up now to receive an additional HKD50 Cathay shopping discount. Bonus miles offer limited to the first 1,500 tickets only, so book now and secure your seats!

     

    *Passengers who purchase a Cathay Pacific student fare ticket must present a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC), student visa for verification when checking in at the airport. Passengers who are unable to present the required documents for proof of student status will be required to pay the fare difference for their flight.

    ^Only available for selected fare categories.


    Discount Code:

    Student Saver package

    Book with HKSTUPLUS

    Student fare

    Book with HKSTUDENT

    Offers:
    • Exclusive fare rate
    • Special checked baggage allowance
      • To the Americas: 1 extra piece, 23kg (with Essential fare type)
      • To all destinations: 1 extra piece, 23kgs (with Flex fare type)
    • Special flight changes fee (refer to Terms and Conditions for details)
    Book by: Student fares: 2 April 2024

    Bonus miles offer: 1 December 2023
    Departure Period: Student fares: 18 September 2023 - 28 March 2025

    Bonus miles offer: 18 September 2023 - 25 November 2024
    Trip Type: One-way*, Round-trip
    Cabin class:
    • Premium Economy
    • Economy
    • Business (one-way) to the Americas only
    • Premium Economy except to the Chinese Mainland
    • Economy
    Limits on the number of passengers per booking:
    • First booking: 5
    • Second and third bookings: 1
    • 5
    Destinations#

    (Departing from Hong Kong):
    Single booking/Student Saver Package
    • United Kingdom, Ireland
    Single booking
    • Australia, Canada, Chinese Mainland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherland, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

    *One-way tickets are not eligible to Chinese Mainland, Japan and the second and third flight bookings to the United Kingdom or Ireland.

    Please refer to Terms and Conditions for more details.

    1. The Offer applies to student age 31 or below (based on outbound departure date) with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) or Student visa number. All rates are strictly for student travel or recent graduates from any country. Passengers who are unable to present the required documents for proof of student status will be required to pay the fare difference for their flight.
    2. To enjoy the offer, passengers should book flight ticket(s) through the official website www.cathaypacific.com by entering the discount code “HKSTUPLUS” or “HKSTUDENT” at the discount code field. Any request to apply the discount code after checkout is not accepted.
    3. The discount code of “HKSTUPLUS” and “HKSTUDENT” applies to a maximum of five passengers per booking.
    4. The discount code cannot be used on Cathay Pacific mobile app or other channels.
    5. Children and infant discount not applicable.
    6. Offer is valid all year round; airfares differ according to destination.
    7. Flights can be booked for travel up to 360 days only. Customers can check the opening date on the flight search panel at www.cathaypacific.com and make booking subject to travel period.
    8. Tickets must originate and be issued in Hong Kong.
    9. Rebooking: USD50 (Economy Light), USD20 (Economy Essential), Free (Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business Class) per ticket. Changes must be made before the ticketed flight/date.
    10. Cancellation Fee (Chinese Mainland and Japan): USD150 (Economy Light), USD100 (Economy Essential), USD80 (Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business Class) per ticket for wholly unused ticket only. For partially used tickets, refund applied only if residual is available after deducting the applicable fare (same or higher class code) for the transportation used plus handling fee per ticket.
    11. Cancellation Fee (Other destinations): USD230 (Economy Light), USD180 (Economy Essential), USD100 (Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business Class) per ticket for wholly unused ticket only. For partially used tickets, refund applied only if residual is available after deducting the applicable fare (same or higher class code) for the transportation used plus handling fee per ticket.
    12. No-show fee (Chinese Mainland and Japan): USD150 per ticket.
    13. No-show fee (Other destinations): USD200 per ticket.
    14. Premium Economy Class may not be available on all flight segments. Where passengers choose to switch their booking after ticket issuance to a flight not offering Premium Economy Class, Economy Class seat will be offered without any fare refund.
    15. Fares displayed include taxes and carrier-imposed surcharges. All fares, government taxes and fees, and surcharges are subject to change at any time. For ticket cancellations, where applicable, the Hong Kong Passenger Security Charge, the Hong Kong Air Passenger Departure Tax, and the Hong Kong International Airport Construction Fee will be refunded without any administration fees.
    16. The fares detailed in this offer are subject to limited availability and offered on a first come, first served basis.
    17. For details regarding mileage accrual, please refer to www.asiamiles.comOpen a new window .
    18. Other terms and conditions apply.
    19. This offer is subject to change without prior notice.
    20. Cathay Pacific Airways Limited reserves the right of final decision on the offer.
    1. The Students Bonus Miles offer, as further described in these Terms and Conditions (the “Offer”) is organised by Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (“Cathay”) and Asia Miles Limited (“AML”, and together with Cathay, “Cathay/AML”).
    2. The Offer commences on 18 September 2023 and ends on 1 December 2023 (both days inclusive) (“Offer Period”).
    3. Under the Offer, Members who are eligible to purchase Student Fare Tickets (as set out in the applicable Student Fare Terms and Conditions) (“Eligible Members”) have the chance (subject to paragraph 4) to earn 3,000 bonus Miles (“Bonus Miles”) on each Student Fare Ticket booked during the Offer Period at www.cathaypacific.com for travel to and from selected locations (as specified in the applicable Student Fare Terms and Conditions) during the applicable Travel Period on flights marketed and operated by Cathay Pacific (“Eligible Tickets”).
    4. The Offer only applies to the first 1,500 Eligible Tickets issued during the Offer Period (for customers departing from Hong Kong). There is no limitation on the number of times that an Eligible Member can redeem this Offer during the Offer Period. Eligible Member may redeem the Offer in conjunction with any applicable bundling offers.
    5. To redeem the Offer, Eligible Members are required to present evidence of their eligibility (as per the applicable Student Fare Terms and Conditions) and fill in their Membership Number when booking an Eligible Ticket. Students who are not yet Members are welcome to sign up for the Cathay Membership Programme during the Offer Period, provided that they do so before bookings for Eligible Tickets are made.
    6. If Cathay/AML determines that an Eligible Member has met the requirements of the Offer, the Bonus Miles will be credited to that Eligible Member’s account within 3 months after the end of the Offer Period. AML reserves the right to refuse to credit Bonus Miles to any person that does not meet the requirements for eligibility under these Terms and Conditions.
    7. Eligible Tickets that are reissued or refunded will not be entitled to earn or retain the Bonus Miles under this Offer. If, at any time, Eligible Tickets are reissued or refunded, AML reserves the right to deduct the Bonus Miles from the Eligible Member’s account.
    8. Eligible Tickets are subject to the reservation system seat and booking availability of Cathay.
    9. The Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offers or discounts (unless otherwise specified).
    10. This Offer is not exchangeable, transferable, returnable or redeemable for cash.
    11. Eligible Members are responsible for reviewing these Terms and Conditions. By participating in this Offer, each Eligible Member agrees and accepts to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
    12. Cathay/AML reserve the right (to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law) to amend any of these Terms and Conditions or suspend or terminate this Offer at any time without prior notice.
    13. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong.
    14. In the event of inconsistency between the English and translated versions of these Terms and Conditions, the English version shall prevail. All disputes relating to this Offer and these Terms and Conditions will be subject to the decision of Cathay/AML, which shall be final.
    15. Other Cathay terms and conditions, including the applicable Student Fare Terms and Conditions and Conditions and Cathay Membership Programme Terms and Conditions, apply. To the extent of any inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions and other terms and conditions, these Terms and Conditions shall prevail.
    16. Personal data collected, used, stored, disclosed or otherwise dealt with in connection with this Offer shall be processed in accordance with the Cathay Pacific Customer Privacy Policy .
    17. Unless otherwise defined in these Terms and Conditions, capitalised terms in these Terms and Conditions shall have the following meaning:
      • “Cathay Membership Programme” means the travel and lifestyle awards and relationship programme owned by Cathay, and operated and managed by AML.
      • “Member” means any person who is a member of the Cathay Membership Programme.
      • “Membership Number” means the membership number of a Member for the Cathay Membership Programme.
      • “Miles” means the unit of measurement of the Cathay Membership Programme, such Miles being credited to Members in connection with air travel, services and products purchased or usage of participating services and products as determined by AML.
      • “Student Fare Terms and Conditions” means any terms and conditions applying to Student Fare Tickets.
      • “Travel Period” means, for Eligible Tickets issued in Hong Kong, travel between 18 September 2023 and 25 November 2024  (both days inclusive) .

    The Cathay Pacific Student Saver package

    Travelling back and forth, or want to book a year’s travel in advance? Save more when you book multiple student fare tickets to the United Kingdom and Ireland with Cathay Pacific's Student Saver package.*

    When you buy a Student Saver package ticket, you can enjoy the special rates to travel with your friends on the first flight booking – with up to four accompanying passengers. And we’ll send you unique discount codes to book your second and third flight bookings at increased savings.^

    Here's how it works:

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    Book your first flight booking for a great price

    Book a student fare ticket using our Student Saver package discount code HKSTUPLUS.

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    Book your second flight booking for an even better fare

    Once booked, we'll email all the unique discount code(s)^ to the contact person in the first flight booking. When you book your second flight booking, use the unique discount code and enjoy up to 21% off your second ticket. You’ll need to book your second flight booking within 24 hours of receiving your code(s). 

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    Book your third flight booking for the best deal yet

    After you’ve booked your second flight booking, we’ll send you a final unique discount code for up to 24% off your third flight booking. You’ll also need to book this flight within 24 hours of receiving your code.

    *Available on select flights only.

    ^ Each unique discount code can only be used by the named passenger on the first student fare flight ticket booked. This offer is only available when booking the same journey multiple times. Each discount code expires after 24 hours (giving you 48 hours in total to purchase all three tickets).

     

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