Question 1

How do I qualify for the Global Student Fare program?

Accepted Answer

Our program is available to both current students and recent graduates as long as they are aged 31 or below before the date of departure. In addition, your flight ticket must originate and be issued in Nepal. Only flights booked by the 30th of September 2024 are eligible.

Question 2

What discounts are offered under the Global Student Fare program from Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Using the code NPSTUDENT, students may be eligible for a fare discount of up to 20% when purchasing Economy Class plane tickets flying from Kathmandu to international destinations such as Japan, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada. Travellers who are eligible for this program will also be allowed special flight change fees and special checked baggage allowances depending on the fare type.

Question 3

Which destinations are covered by student discount flights from Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Flights booked with discount code NPSTUDENT are eligible to fly to destinations in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada. Passengers flying from Kathmandu can enjoy up to 20% off on Economy Class flights. As long as you are eligible for our Global Student Fare program, the discount code will allow you to travel to any destinations covered by Cathay Pacific.

Question 4

Are there any restrictions on travel dates for the Global Student Fare program from Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Only flights that depart between the 2nd of April 2024 to the 31st of December 2025 are eligible for the discounts offered by our Global Student Fare program.

Question 5

Can I book one-way student discount flights from Nepal?

Accepted Answer

As long as you meet the criteria for the Global Student Fare program, you can book both round-trip and one-way tickets with Cathay Pacific.

Question 6

Can I avail of student discounts for round trip bookings?

Accepted Answer

Enjoy discounted flight fares offered by the Global Student Fare program for international round-trip bookings from Kathmandu with Cathay Pacific when you are travelling to one of the eligible destinations.

Question 7

What are the baggage allowances for the Global Student Fare program?

Accepted Answer

Passengers can take 1 piece of cabin baggage (weighing 7kg and under) onboard. For international flights from Kathmandu with student offers to the USA or Canada, passengers can bring 1 extra piece of checked baggage so long as the total weight of the baggage is 23kg or less (with the Essential fare type). To all other destinations, passengers can also take 1 extra piece of checked baggage onboard the aircraft if the total weight is 23kg or less (with Flex fare type).

Question 8

What is the process for changing or cancelling student discount flights originating from Nepal?

Accepted Answer

The process for changing and cancelling discounted flights can be done through Manage Booking. You can choose to rebook your flights by choosing the “Change or cancel your flight” option. The rates for booking changes are as follows: a) Light: 50 USD; b) Essential: 20 USD; c) Flex: Free. You may be charged for fare differences (if any) when making changes to your ticket. Refer to our terms and conditions for more information regarding fare differences.

Question 9

What documents are required to avail of student discount flights from Nepal?

Accepted Answer

When booking with the student discount code, you will be asked to present one or more of the following items. Without any of the following, you may be subjected to paying the difference in fares for your flight. - A valid student ID card or acceptance letter; - International Student Identity Card (ISIC); - Proof of student visa