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    Cathay Pacific

    Exclusive student flights discount

    Travel lies at the heart of being an overseas student. Whether you're flying to study abroad, returning home, or planning a getaway in your break. That’s why we’ve enhanced our Student fare. Simply enter our student flight discount code NZSTUDENT to enjoy our exclusive student fares and benefits.
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    Discount code

    NZSTUDENT

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    Cabin class

    Economy class

    Premium Economy class

    Business class

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    Trip type

    One-way

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    The world is at your fingertips

    Our student flights discount covers several destinations across Hong Kong SAR, Chinese Mainland, Taiwan China, Asia, Europe and North America.

     


    Student flights benefits

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    Additional baggage allowance

    Extra checked baggage allowance to North America for Essential fare and all destinations for Flex, Premium Economy class and Business class fares. 

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    Premium Economy and Business discounts

    Our Student flights discount extend to our Premium Economy and Business fares.

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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 Hong Kong SAR, Chinese Mainland, Taiwan China, Asia, Europe, the UK and Americas.

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    Discounted change fees to make travelling easier

    Economy Light and Essential fare category can enjoy a discounted change fee.

    Student flight options

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

    Student travel

    Enter our student flight discount code NZSTUDENT to view our student fares and benefits

    Light

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

    Essential

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

    Flex

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

    Student flight Economy fare options

    Student Premium Economy Class & Business Class fares

    FAQs for Student Travel

    Yes, discounted air fares are available to students enrolled in an education institution accredited by an organization recognized by a relevant government authority at the time of their first international departure. To be eligible, you must holding a valid student identification card or acceptance letter issued by an educational institute from any country. An International Student Identity Card (ISIC), proof of a student visa will also be accepted as proof of student status.  Our student flight discount code NZSTUDENT entitles you to 5%-10% off the regular air fare. This is before any taxes, fees/charges, carrier surcharges or additional costs.*

    To enjoy student flight discounts, simply enter our student flight discount code NZSTUDENT to view our student fares and benefits.

    Yes, for Essential Economy student fares (travelling to USA / Canada only), Flex Economy student fares and Premium Economy student fares will have 1 extra checked baggage piece at 23kg . Business Class student fares will have 1 extra checked baggage piece at 32kg . 

    Wi-Fi is available shortly after take-off. To get connected, simply follow the steps below.

    1. Enable Wi-Fi on your mobile device while it's still in airplane mode
    2. Connect to the Cathay Pacific network in your Wi-Fi settings 
    3. A connection page will pop up. If not, open an internet browser on your device and enter wifi.cathaypacific.com
    4. Select your internet pass and proceed with payment
    5. You will be sent an email receipt with your login details. These login details can be used to switch device - select ‘Login’ on your new device and enter the details 

    We connect to satellites to bring you the internet from 35,000 feet in the air while travelling at 900km/h. 

    *Only available for selected fare categories. Extra baggage allowances and free booking changes are only available for selected fare categories. All benefits are subject to availability. Document proof must be bought to check-in at the airport  for verification. Those who are unable to present the required documents are required to pay the fare difference for their flight.

    *Passengers who purchase a Cathay Pacific student fare ticket must present valid proof of their student identity, which includes a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC), student visa, or other relevant documents issued by the education institution, such as an admission letter or acceptance confirmation, for verification when checking in at the airport. If passengers are unable to present the required proof of student status upon request, but wish to travel on the same flight, they will need to purchase a new non-student fare ticket, which is subject to seat availability. Passenger may apply for a refund on the fully or partially unused Student Fare ticket, subject to the applicable refund charges (if any).