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    Exclusive Student fares

    Take advantage of exclusive fares, extra baggage allowance*1 and free changes to your booking with our student-only discount.  Our student fares are available regardless of the purpose of your trip, such as study abroad or short-term travel. 

    Students, we’ve got you covered

    Whether you’re flying to study abroad, returning home, or planning a getaway in between terms, travel lies at the heart of life as an overseas student. That’s why we’ve overhauled our student fares, so you can take advantage of exclusive prices, flexible booking options and extra baggage allowances*1 when travelling abroad.*2

    It’s easy to book. All you have to do is enter code JPSTUDENT when searching for your flight to reveal our student fares and benefits.*3

    *1 Only available for selected fare categories
    *2 Passengers who purchase a student fare ticket must present a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC), student number, student visa or a letter of acceptance from the school for verification when checking in at the airport. Passengers who are unable to present the required documents will be required to pay the fare difference for their flight.
    *3 Subject to availability. 

    Until 1 December 2023

    Earn 3,000 bonus miles

    Until 10 February 2024, Cathay members can earn 3,000 bonus miles for student fare tickets. Not yet a member? Sign up now! Bonus miles offer limited to the first 100 tickets only, so book now and secure your seats! 

    • Offer period: Until 10 February 2024 
    • Eligibility: First 100 Cathay student members booking with the code "JPSTUDENT"

    *Cathay members who have added their membership number during the booking process are eligible. Members whose membership numbers are added or removed after the booking process will not be eligible for the bonus miles.

    *Terms and conditions for bonus miles apply.

    How to enjoy bonus miles

    1. Sign in to Cathay

    Sign in to Cathay. If you are not a member yet, sign up to Cathay now to enjoy the benefit.

    2. Book flight with the discount code

    Enter 'JPSTUDENT' in the discount code field to search for flights and check that the discounted fare is displayed in search results. When entering your details, please ensure that your Cathay membership number is entered in the Frequent Flyer Programme field. If you enter it later, you will not be eligible for bonus miles.

    3. Earn bonus miles

    Bonus miles will be credited to your account approximately three months after the end of the campaign. If no Cathay membership number is entered on your booking or removed from your booking, you will not be eligible for the bonus miles.

    1. Sign in to Cathay

    Sign in to Cathay. If you are not a member yet, sign up to Cathay now to enjoy the benefit.

    2. Book flight with the discount code

    Enter 'JPSTUDENT' in the discount code field to search for flights and check that the discounted fare is displayed in search results. When entering your details, please ensure that your Cathay membership number is entered in the Frequent Flyer Programme field. If you enter it later, you will not be eligible for bonus miles.

    3. Earn bonus miles

    Bonus miles will be credited to your account approximately three months after the end of the campaign. If no Cathay membership number is entered on your booking or removed from your booking, you will not be eligible for the bonus miles.

              

    Student fare options

    Our redesigned Light, Essential and Flex Economy fares offer you more choices and more value than ever. And when you book a student ticket, we’ll throw in even more flexibility and benefits.*

    Economy Light

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

    Economy Essential

    Heading home? Take advantage of our increased baggage allowance.

    Economy Flex

    Embarking on your study abroad adventure? Take complete control over your booking.

    Economy Light

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

    Economy Essential

    Heading home? Take advantage of our increased baggage allowance.

    Economy Flex

    Embarking on your study abroad adventure? Take complete control over your booking.

     

    Category Economy Light Economy Essential Economy Flex Premium Economy*4 Business
    Student fare discount 10 - 15% discount*5 -
    Cabin baggage 1 piece, 7kg 1 piece, 7kg 1 piece, 7kg 1 piece, 7kg 1 piece, 10kg
    Checked baggage*6 1 piece, 23kg 2 pieces, 23kg each 2 pieces, 23kg each 2 pieces, 23kg each 2 pieces, 32kg each
    Student fare checked baggage - + 1 extra piece (to US only), 23kg + 1 extra piece (all destinations), 23kg + 1 extra piece (all destinations), 23kg + 1 extra piece (all destinations), 32kg
    Student fare flight changes Exclusive rate of USD50 Exclusive rate of USD20 Free Free Free
    Student fare cancellations*7

    Short haul : USD150

    Long haul : USD200

    Short haul : USD100

    Long haul : USD180

    Short haul : USD80

    Long haul : USD100

    Short haul : USD80

    Long haul : USD100

    Short haul : USD80

    Long haul : USD100

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    *4 Premium Economy and Business Class may not be available depending on the origin or destination.
    *5 Discount rates vary depending on the destination. This Code entitles you to 10 or 15% off the ticket fare price before the application of any taxes, applicable fees/charges, carrier surcharges or additional costs. Student fares are subject to availability and may be more expensive than regular fares.
    *6 Checked baggage allowances are applicable to Cathay Pacific operated flights only. Baggage size and piece restrictionsOpen a new window may apply.
    *7 Short haul : Hong Kong, Taipei Kaoshun Taichun, Chinese Mainland, Greater Bay Area, Sotheast Asia, South Asia    Long haul : Middle East, Oceania, Europe, North America, Africa


    Required documents:

    Any one of the following : 

    • ISIC card
    • A student ID or a documet with a student number issued by a school as stipulated in the Japanese School Education Law
    • Student visa
    • Proof of student status, such as a letter of admission or certificate from the school where you will study, which must include your student number or document number

    You will be required to enter your student ID number on the process of the booking. Be sure to enter the number or the issue date of other documents issued by the school. Passengers must present any one of the above document for verification when checking in at the airport. Passengers who are unable to present the required documents will be required to pay the fare difference for their flight.

    Departure Period: 3 October 2023 - 31 March 2025
    Book by: 31 March 2024
    Travel type: Return / One way*8
    Discount code: JPSTUDENT
    Points of departure:
    • Cathay Pacific routes

    Tokyo (Narita / Haneda), Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo

    • Codeshare flights with Hong Kong Express and domestic connecting flights are available from the following airports.

    Wakkanai, Asahikawa, Kushiro, Obihiro, Memembetsu, Hakodate, Aomori, Misawa, Akita, Iwate, Shonai, Sendai, Fukushima, Komatsu, Toyama, Okayama, Hiroshima, Izumo, Tottori, Yonago, Yamaguchi Ube, Tokushima, Matsuyama, Takamatsu, Kochi, Kitakyushu, Saga, Nagasaki, Oita, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Okinawa

    *  If your preferred airport is not available in the booking search panel, please contact our Customer Care to book.

    Destinations:
    • Hong Kong SAR: Hong Kong
    • Taiwan China: Taipei, Taichun and Kaohsiung
    • Chinese Mainland: Guangzhou, Xiamen, Shanghai, Xi'an, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wuhan, Chengdu, Wenzhou, Haikou, Chongqing, Beijing, Zhengzhou, Qingdao and Fuzhou
    • Greater Bay Area: Macau (Taipa), Shenzhen Shekou, Shenzhen Fuyong, Guangzhou Lin Fa Shan, Guangzhou Nansha, Humen (Dongguan), Zhuhai and Zhongshan
    • Southeast Asia: Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Phnom Penh, Manila, Cebu, Denpasar (Bali), Jakarta and Surabaya
    • South Asia: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Dhaka, Kathmandu and Colombo
    • Middle East : Dubai, Tel Aviv and Doha
    • Southwest Pacific : Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, Nadi/Fiji and Port Moresby
    • Europe : London (Heathrow), Manchester, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Milan, Madrid and Zurich
    • The Americas : New York (John F. Kennedy) , Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Vancouver, Tronto, Mexico City and Santiago
    • Africa : Johannesburg
    Meet and Assist Service

    We understand this might be your first solo travel, as such, Cathay Pacific would like to offer you our Meet and Assist Service at the airport to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey.

    Our welcoming staff will meet and greet you at the counter and provide assistance and guidance to the boarding gate. At transit and/or arrival terminal, travelers will be greeted and directed to the gate of the connecting flight or the immigration counter.

    This service can be requested thru "Manage booking"  after you made a reservation. Please note that the request must be done at least 48 hours prior to departure. 

    This service is only available on Cathay Pacific flights. This service may not be provided depending on a situation for the staff assignment on the day. 

    *8 Premium Economy one-way fares are not available. One-way Business Class fares are available only to Tel Aviv, Doha and Johannesburg.

    See terms and conditions for complete details.
    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on LINE . (English: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

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    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 enjoy the offer, customers must add the discount code on the flight search panel at www.cathaypacific.com. Any request to apply the discount code after checkout is not accepted. 
    3. The discount code can only be applied 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. Tickets must originate and be issued in Japan.
    8. Rebooking: USD50 (Economy Light), USD20 (Economy Essential), Free (Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business Class). Changes must be made before the ticketed flight/date.
    9. Shor haul cancellation Fee : 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. (Short haul : Hong Kong, Taipei Kaoshun Taichun, Chinese Mainland, Greater Bay Area, Sotheast Asia, South Asia)
    10. Long haul cancellation Fee : 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. (Long haul : Middle East, Oceania, Europe, North America, Africa)
    11. No-show fee: USD150 for short haul, USD200 for long haul.
    12. 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.
    13. 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.
    14. The fares detailed in this offer are subject to limited availability and offered on a first come, first served basis.
    15. Flights must be booked and paid online at Cathay Pacific Japan website on or before 30 September 2022 (23:59 Japan time) . The code is not applicable for purchase via Cathay Pacific mobile app.
    16. This Code entitles you to 10 or 15% off the ticket fare price before the application of any taxes, applicable fees/charges, carrier surcharges or additional costs.
    17. The outbound flight can be changed within the eligible departure period of this discount code. For multiple destinations, changes can be made from second flight onwards in accordance to the terms of the fare types.
    18. This Code cannot be redeemed against taxes, supplier fees, cancellation or change fees, administrative fees or other miscellaneous charges, which are the sole responsibility of the customer.
    19. This Code has no cash value and cannot be redeemed or exchanged for cash. This Code may not be transferred or sold and will not be replaced if it is damaged, lost or stolen.  
    20. Codes obtained through unauthorized channels, mutilated, altered, copied, forged, damaged, manipulated, or tampered with in any way will be deemed void.  This Code will not be accepted if the code number is invalid or does not match the code numbers on our system, which shall be conclusive and final.
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    22. Other terms and conditions apply.
    23. This offer is subject to change without prior notice.
    24. Cathay Pacific Airways Limited reserves the right of final decision on the offer.

     

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