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    Cathay Pacific
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    Students enjoy more when travelling on Cathay Pacific

    Whether you’re flying to study abroad, returning home, or planning a getaway in between terms, we have you covered. 

    Our student fare benefits

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    Additional baggage allowance

    Big trip abroad or returning home? Why not select our 'flex' economy class fares and gain an additional piece of luggage in your allowance.

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    Premium Economy and Business discounts

    Enhancing your travel experience is a click away -  our discounts extend to our Premium Economy and Business cabins.

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    Discounted fares to make travelling a little sweeter

    Explore the world with an exclusive discount across destination on our network to Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

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    Discounted change fees to make travelling easier

    Change of plans? No worries. When you book a student fare with Cathay Pacific online, you can amend your bookings at a fraction of the usual cost.

    Student fare options

    Our Light, Essential and Flex Economy faresOpen a new window offer you more choices and value.

     

    Use ILSTUDENT and we'll add on extra perks

    Light

    Taking advantage of your term break? Travel light with our great-value fares.

    Essential

    Heading home? Use this fare to receive increase luggage allowance.

    Flex

    Moving abroad for the start of the academic year? Take complete control. 

     

    The world is at your fingertips

    Our student offer covers several destinations across Asia, China (Mainland and Taiwan regions) and the South West Pacific.

     

    Our offer takes you across the globe

    Asia

    Hong Kong

    South West Pacific

    Australia

    South West Pacific

    New Zealand

    North East Asia

    Japan

    South East Asia

    Thailand

    North East Asia

    South Korea

    Asia | China Mainland and Taiwan region

    China

    • Hong Kong
    • Beijing
    • Chengdu
    • Chongqing
    • Fuzhou
    • Guangzhou
    • Haikou
    • Hangzhou
    • Nanjing
    • Qingdao
    • Shanghai (Hongqiao International Airport)
    • Shanghai (Pudong International Airport)
    • Wenzhou
    • Wuhan
    • Xi'an
    • Zhengzhou
    • Taipei
    • Kaohsiung
    • Cambodia: Phnom Penh
    • Thailand: Bangkok and Phuket
    • Vietnam: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City    
    • Indonesia: Denpasar-Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya
    • Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur and Penang
    • Phillipines: Cebu and Manila
    • Singapore
    • Japan: Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Tokyo (Haneda Airport).
    • South Korea: Seoul
    • Australia: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney
    • New Zealand: Auckland and Christchurch (seasonal)

     

     

    Offers available to you

     

    Why fly with Cathay Pacific?

     

    Checked luggage allowances are applicable to Cathay Pacific operated flights only. Baggage size and piece restrictions may apply. 

    ^ Subject to availability.

    * Only available for selected fare categories.

    Passengers with a student fare ticket must provide valid proof of student identity, which includes an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), student number, student visa, or other documents issued by the school, during check-in at the airport. When booking online, enter the number on the documents above, or the issue date of other documents issued by the school. Passengers unable to present the required documents will be required to pay the fare difference for their flight.

    1. The Offer applies to students or recent graduates aged 31 and below (based on outbound departure date) holding a valid student identification card or acceptance letter issued by an educational institute from any country. A International Student Identity Card (ISIC), proof of a student visa will also be accepted as proof of student status. Proof must be valid at the time of travel.
    2. To take advantage of the offer, customers must add the discount code to the flight search panel at www.cathaypacific.com. Any request to apply the discount code after payment will not be accepted.
    3. Discount code cannot be used on the Cathay Pacific mobile app or other channels.
    4. Children and infant discount not applicable.
    5. Offer is valid all year round; airfares differ according to destination.
    6. Tickets must originate and be issued in the United Kingdom.
    7. Rebooking: Economy Light: USD 50 , Economy Essential: USD 20, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business Class: Free. Changes must be made before the ticketed flight/date.
    8. Cancellation Fee: Economy Light: USD 230, Essential: USD 180, Flex: USD  100 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) of the flown sector plus handling fee.
    9. No-show fee: USD 200.
    10. 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.
    11. 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.
    12. The fares detailed in this offer are subject to limited availability and offered on a first come, first served basis.
    13. For details regarding mileage accrual, please refer to www.asiamiles.com
    14. Other terms and conditions apply.
    15. This offer is subject to change without prior notice.
    16. Cathay Pacific Airways Limited reserves the right of final decision on the offer.
    17. The discount code can only be applied to a maximum of five passengers per booking.