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Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
IATA
CX		 ICAO
CPA		 Callsign
CATHAY
Founded 24 September 1946[1]
Hubs Hong Kong International Airport
Focus cities
Frequent flyer program Asia Miles
The Marco Polo Club
Member lounge The Wing, The Pier, The Arrival
Alliance Oneworld
Subsidiaries
Fleet size 123 (+35 orders) incl.cargo[2]
Destinations 58 incl.cargo[3]
Parent company Swire Pacific Limited[4]
Company slogan Now you're really flying
Headquarters Hong Kong
Key people
Website: http://www.cathaypacific.com
http://www.cathaypacificcargo.com

Cathay Pacific Airways (traditional Chinese: 國泰航空; Cantonese Yale: Gwok Taai Hong Hung, SEHK: 0293) is the flag carrier of Hong Kong, based in Chek Lap Kok, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, with its main hub at Hong Kong International Airport.[6] Cathay Pacific operations include scheduled passenger and cargo services to 114 destinations in 36 countries worldwide, including codeshares and joint ventures.[7] In 2008, it operated 138,000 flights, carrying nearly 25 million passengers and over 1.6 million tonnes of cargo and mail on a fleet of over 120 aircraft.[8][2]

Cathay Pacific is one of only six airlines worldwide to carry a five-star rating from Skytrax, a United Kingdom-based consultancy.[9][10] It has also won three Airline of the Year awards by Skytrax, in 2003, 2005 and 2009.[11]

Cathay Pacific is a founding member of the Oneworld alliance.[12]

Contents

[edit] History

Cathay Pacific City, the headquarters
Cleaning a Cathay Pacific Boeing 747-400 at London Heathrow Airport
Airbus A330-300 at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport
Cathay Pacific at Hong Kong International Airport

[edit] Early years

Cathay Pacific was founded in Hong Kong on 24 September 1946 by American Roy C. Farrell and Australian Sydney H. de Kantzow.[1] Both men were ex-air force pilots who had flown The Hump, a route over the Himalayan Mountains.[13] Each man put up HK$1 to register the airline.[14] Although initially based in Shanghai, the two men moved to Hong Kong where they formally began Cathay Pacific.[1] They named it Cathay because it was the Medieval name given to China, derived from "Khitan", and "Pacific" because Farrell speculated that they would one day fly across the Pacific. The Chinese name for the company comes from a Chinese idiom meaning "Grand and Peaceful State".[15]

According to legend, the airline was conceived by Farrell and some foreign correspondents at the bar of the Manila Hotel.[1] On Cathay Pacific's maiden voyage, Roy C. Farrell and Sydney H. de Kantzow flew from Hong Kong to Manila, and later on to Shanghai.[16] They had a single Douglas DC-3, nicknamed Betsy.[17] The airline initially flew routes between Hong Kong, Sydney, Manila, Singapore, Shanghai, and Canton, while scheduled service was limited to Bangkok, Manila, and Singapore only.[1]

In 1948 Butterfield & Swire (now known as Swire Group) bought 45% of Cathay Pacific, with Australian National Airways taking 35% and Farrell and de Kantzow taking 10% each.[14] The new company began operations on 1 July 1948 and was registered as Cathay Pacific (1948) Ltd on 18 October 1948.[18] Swire later acquired 52% of Cathay Pacific and today the airline is still 40% owned by the Swire Group through Swire Pacific.[19]

[edit] Expansion in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s

The airline prospered into the 1960s, buying rival Hong Kong Airways in 1959, carrying its one-millionth passenger in 1964, recording double digit growth from 1962 to 1967, acquiring its first jet engined aircraft Convair 880 and beginning international routes to airports in Japan.[20][21][17][13] In the 1970s, Cathay Pacific installed a computerised reservation system and flight simulators. In 1979, Cathay Pacific acquired its first Boeing 747 and applied for traffic rights to begin flying to London. Expansion continued into the 1980s, when an industry-wide boom encouraged route growth to many European and North American centres.[21] In 1986, Cathay Pacific went public.[22]

[edit] The 1990s

In January 1990, Cathay Pacific and its parent company, Swire Pacific, acquired a significant shareholding in Dragonair, and a 75% stake in cargo airline Air Hong Kong in 1994.[23][24] During the early 1990s, Cathay Pacific launched a programme to upgrade passenger service. Also, the green and white striped livery was replaced with the current "brushstroke" livery. Cathay Pacific began a US$9 billion fleet replacement program during the mid-1990s that resulted with Cathay Pacific having one of the youngest airline fleets in the world.[25] In 1996, CITIC bought a 25% stake in Cathay Pacific while the Swire Group holding was reduced to 44% as two other Chinese companies, CNAC and CTS also bought substantial holdings.[13]

In 1997, administration of Hong Kong was transferred from the UK to the People's Republic of China. Most of Cathay Pacific's aircraft were registered in Hong Kong and bore a registration beginning with "VR". Under the terms of an agreement within the Sino-British Joint Liaison Group (JLG), registration was changed by December, 1997 to the prefix "B", which is used by the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan).[26] Cathay Pacific aircraft formerly carried a painted Union Jack on the tail but these were removed several years before the 1997 takeover.[27][28]

In September 1998, Cathay Pacific became a founding member of the Oneworld Alliance.[12] On the same year, they completed their new headquarters, dubbed Cathay Pacific City, which is located at Hong Kong International Airport.[29] Previously the airline had been headquartered at the Swire House, which was a complex named after the airline's parent company.[30] Cathay Pacific was hurt by the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s, but recorded a record HK$5 billion profit in 2000.[31]

[edit] The 49'ers - industrial troubles

On 9 July 2001, Cathay Pacific fired 49 of its 1,500 pilots, they are known as "the 49ers" (though total dismissals and downgrades subsequent totalled 62). Nearly half of the fired pilots were captains, representing 5 percent of the total pilot group. But of the 25 officers of the Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association (HKAOA), 9 were fired, including four of the seven union negotiators.

"The firing was pure intimidation, a union-bust straight up, designed to be random enough to put the fear in all pilots that they might be next, no reason given," says Captain Nigel Demery, president of the HKAOA (and also Hong Kong-ALPA, the IFALPA affiliate of all Hong Kong based flight crew members.)[32]

A later head of the HKAOA, Captain Murray Gardner, is said to have favoured a more soft-line approach to dealing with management and indeed workplace relations between the two groups have been largely conciliatory since 2002.[33]

Cathay offered the 49 pilots it sacked in 2001 the chance to reapply for pilot positions with its cargo division, guaranteeing such applicants first interviews, subject to passing psychometric testing. 19 former employees applied and 12 were offered jobs.[34]

[edit] Acquisition and Downsizing of Dragonair

On 9 June 2006, Cathay Pacific underwent a shareholding realignment under which Dragonair became wholly owned by Cathay Pacific but continued to operate under its own brand. CNAC, and its subsidiary, Air China, acquired a 17.5% stake in Cathay Pacific, and Cathay Pacific doubled its shareholding in Air China to 17.5%. CITIC reduced its shareholding to 17.5%, and Swire reduced its shareholding to 40%.[35][19]

Dragonair had originally planned significant international expansion. It was already operating services to Bangkok and Tokyo, and was to have a dedicated fleet of nine Boeing 747-400BCF aircraft by 2009 operating to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Columbus.[36] It had also acquired three A330-300 aircraft to commence services to Sydney and Seoul.[37]

By 2009, none of the above had eventuated. The airline's cargo division was in the process of being closed and the airline had also withdrawn from Bangkok and Tokyo. In the immediate wake of the Cathay Pacific's takeover, it appeared that the intention was to downsize Dragonair and shed staff.[38] In 2006 Dragonair employed 3,894 employees, by March 2007 this figure was down to 2,745, by November 2008 this figure was down to 2,598 and by April 2009 this figure had been further cut to 2,490 (representing a 36% downsizing).[39]

Boeing 747-400 takes off

[edit] Present

To celebrate the airline's 60th anniversary in 2006, a year of road shows named the "Cathay Pacific 60th Anniversary Skyshow" was held where the public could see the developments of the airline, play games, meet some of the airline's staff, and view vintage uniforms. Cathay Pacific also introduced anniversary merchandise and in-flight meals served by famous restaurants in Hong Kong in collaboration with the celebrations.[40]

In 2007, Cathay Pacific and Dragonair had carried more than 23 million passengers.[41]

In June 2008, Cathay Pacific, along with Air France-KLM, Martinair and SAS Cargo Group, pleaded guilty for participating in a multi–year conspiracy to fix prices for air cargo rates. The plea agreements with the United States Department of Justice included a combined criminal fines of US$504 million, which Cathay Pacific has agreed to pay US$60 million.[42]

[edit] Awards

[edit] ATW Industry Achievement Awards

  • 1983 — Passenger Service Award
  • 1987 — Airline of the Year
  • 1996 — Public Relations Award
  • 1997 — Passenger Service Award
  • 2006 — Airline of the Year [43]

[edit] OAG Airline Industry Awards

  • 2006 — Airline of the Year
  • 2007 — Best Transpacific Airline [44]

[edit] Skytrax

[edit] Official World Airline Star Ranking

  • 2007 — 5 Star Airline (one of the 6 airlines worldwide)
  • 2008 — 5 Star Airline (one of the 6 airlines worldwide)
  • 2009 — 5 Star Airline (one of the 6 airlines worldwide) [45]

[edit] World Airlines Awards

  • 2003 — Airline of the Year
  • 2005 — Airline of the Year, Best First Class, Best First Class Lounge (Hong Kong) and Best Business Class Lounge (Hong Kong)
  • 2008 — Best First Class, Best First Class Catering
  • 2009 — Airline of the Year, Best Airline Asia and Best Airline South East Asia [46]

[edit] World Travel Awards

  • 2004 — Asia's Leading Airline
  • 2005 — Asia's Leading Airline and Asia's Leading Business Class Airline
  • 2006 — Asia's Leading Airline and Asia's Leading First Class Airline
  • 2007 — World's Leading First Class Airline, Asia's Leading Airline and Asia's Leading Airline Website
  • 2008 — Asia's Leading Airline [47]

[edit] Destinations

Further information: Cathay Pacific destinations
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo has launched daily freighter services from Hong Kong to Shanghai using Boeing 747-200F aircraft, making it the second mainland China city served after it resumed passenger services to Beijing in December 2003, after a 13 year break (ref: Airliner World, March 2005).
  • The first flight to land at the new Hong Kong International Airport was the Cathay Pacific flight CX889 from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) non-stop and flying over the North Pole, which arrived on 6 July 1998. This flight was named Polar One. The last commercial flight to leave Hong Kong's old Kai Tak Airport was the CX251 flight to London Heathrow Airport.[48][49]
  • Cathay Pacific operates twice daily return non-stop flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to New York JFK that fly over the North Pole. CX830 & CX840 operate From HKG to JFK; CX831 & CX841 operate JFK to HKG. It is Cathay Pacific's longest non-stop flight, as well as one of the longest non-stop flights by distance in the world at 8,055 mi (12,963 km), lasting for approximately 16 hours. Continental Airlines also operates on this route, departing from Newark Liberty International Airport. In addition, Cathay Pacific operates daily return Hong Kong-Toronto non-stop flights, (CX826/827) which are also operated via polar routes. These routes are now flown using Cathay Pacific's B777-300ERs.
  • On 29 April 2007, Cathay Pacific suspended its flights to Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, after several attacks on the airport by a para-military group but flights to and from Colombo have been resumed since then.
  • During 2008, Cathay Pacific increased frequencies to India, Middle East and Australia, while cutting flights to Canada and the United States.
  • During 2009, Cathay Pacific increased frequencies to Paris, Shanghai and Jakarta in the airline's summer schedule.

[edit] Fleet

Boeing 747-400 at London Heathrow Airport

[edit] Livery

All Cathay Pacific aircraft carry the following livery, logos and trademarks:

[edit] Special livery

  • In 1997, a Boeing 747-200 (B-HIB) named Spirit of Hong Kong, with a special livery, a big traditional Chinese brushstroke character "家" (means family), a traditional Chinese wording "繁榮進步 更創新高" painted on the left side of the aircraft and a wording "The Spirit of Hong Kong 97" painted on the right side of the aircraft, to commerorate the handover of Hong Kong back to China.[53]
  • On 17 January 2000, Spirit of Hong Kong made a return on a Boeing 747-400 (B-HOX) to celebrate the legendary resilience of Hong Kong with a new special livery depicts a young athelete overcoming a series of challenges to reach his goal. A special wording "Same Team. Same Dream." was painted on the left side of the aircraft and a traditional Chinese wording "積極進取 飛越更高理想" was painted on the right side of the aircraft.[54][55][56]
  • On 5 July 2002, a Boeing 747-400 (B-HOY), named Asia's world city, carried a special livery, the "Asia's world city" brandline, the Brand Hong Kong logotype and the dragon symbol, to promote Hong Kong around the world.[57]
  • On 1 September 2006, Cathay Pacific celebrated its 100th aircraft, an Airbus A330-300 (B-LAD), named Progress Hong Kong, with wording "100th aircraft", "Progress Hong Kong" and a traditional Chinese wording "進步精神" painted on the rear of the aircraft.[58]
  • In January 2008, a new Boeing 777-300ER (B-KPF) was painted in the Asia's world city livery.[59]
  • On 12 March 2009, Cathay Pacific celebrated Oneworld's 10th anniversary, an Airbus A340-300 (B-HXG) was painted in the new standard Oneworld livery. Two additional aircraft, an Airbus A330-300 and a Boeing 777-300ER, will also be painted in Oneworld livery in late 2009.[60][61]

[edit] Passenger

Cathay Pacific operates 98 passenger planes, 39 of which are fitted with three classes of service (first, long-haul business, and economy) for long-haul flights and 59 of which are fitted with two classes of service (long-haul or regional business and economy) for short-haul flights and some long-haul flights. Cathay Pacific operates only wide body jets, which includes their cargo fleet of 22 freighters.

As of 24 June 2009:

Cathay Pacific Passenger Fleet
Aircraft In service (orders) Passengers Note
F J Y Total
Airbus A330-300 32 (8) 20 44 267 311 Fitted with Regional Business Class
12 41 223 264 Fitted with new long-haul product
Airbus A340-300 15 4 26 257 283 Fitted with new long-haul product
5 8 30 205 243 Fitted with First and long-haul Business
4 of them will leave CX by 2011
6 30 257 287 Fitted with long-haul Business
Will be fitted with new long haul product by October
Boeing 777-200 5 45 291 336 To be phased out
Boeing 777-300 12 59 326 385 Fitted with Regional Business Class
Boeing 777-300ER 11 (19) 6 57 238 301 Fitted with new long-haul product
Boeing 747-400 23 9 46 324 379 Fitted with new long-haul product

On 1 December 2005, Cathay Pacific announced an order for 16 777-300ER aircraft (four on lease from ILFC) to be delivered between September 2007 and July 2010, plus options on 20 more of the type, two of which were converted to orders on 1 June 2006. Cathay Pacific also ordered 3 more A330-300 the same day, with the delivery of the aircraft scheduled for 2008.[62][63][64]

Airbus A330-300 fuselage livery. This aircraft was named "Progress Hong Kong"

On 29 August 2006, Cathay Pacific took delivery of its 100th aircraft, an Airbus A330-300 with the registration B-LAD. For the aircraft acceptance ceremony in Toulouse, the aircraft was painted in a 100th aircraft livery with a 60th anniversary sticker behind the second doors (2L and 2R). The aircraft was named "Progress Hong Kong", a name that was chosen from a competition by the staff.[58][65]

On 7 August 2007, Cathay Pacific announced that it had placed an additional order for five more wide-body Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for a total price of about US$1.4 billion, increasing its commitment to a total of 23 of the aircraft type.[66]

On 30 October 2007, Cathay Pacific's CEO, Tony Tyler, mentioned that they have no plans on purchasing both Boeing 787 and Airbus A380 at the moment.[67]

On 8 November 2007, Cathay Pacific announced that it had placed an order for seven additional Boeing 777-300ERs and 10 747-8F freighters with a list price of US$5.2 billion.[68] The airline also took 14 options for the new freighter at that time. This order, if all options are exercised, would make Cathay Pacific the largest operator of 777-300ERs in Asia and largest operator of 747-8Fs in the world.[69]

On 6 December 2007, Cathay Pacific placed a firm order for 8 more Airbus A330-300 aircraft valued at approximately US$1.7 billion at list prices. Together with the commitment for 17 long-haul passenger aircraft and freighters announced the previous month, the new aircraft will take the Cathay Pacific Group's fleet size to 200 by 2012. From that 200 aircraft, Cathay Pacific will operate 155 itself, and the rest will be used by Cathay Pacific subsidiaries.[70]

Cathay Pacific Cargo Boeing 747-400BCF taxis to the runway at London Heathrow Airport.

[edit] Cargo

Cathay Pacific Cargo operates a fleet of 22 freighters, in addition to utilising the cargo space on Cathay Pacific’s passenger aircraft.

Cathay Pacific Cargo Fleet (as of 4 July 2009 (2009 -07-04))[71]
Aircraft Total Orders
Boeing 747-200F
1
0
Boeing 747-400F
6
0
Boeing 747-400BCF
9
0
Boeing 747-400ERF
6
0
Boeing 747-8F
0
10
Total
22
10

On 22 June 2006, Cathay Pacific announced an order of six Boeing 747-400ERF freighters, delivered in 2008 and 2009.[72]

On 18 March 2008, Airport Authority Hong Kong (HKAA) awarded Cathay Pacific Services Ltd (CPSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, a non-exclusive 20-year franchise to invest in, design, construct and operate a new air cargo terminal at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The new cargo terminal will be built in the cargo area at the airport, close to the existing cargo servicing facilities, with a site area of approximately 10 hectares. The new cargo terminal will be operated by a separate management team in CPSL.[73] On 15 January 2009, CPSL signed a supplementary agreement with the HKAA to defer the completion of its new cargo terminal by a maximum of 24 months to mid-2013, in response to the current market conditions. A non disclosed compensation amount for the deferral is included in the supplementary agreement.[74]

[edit] Retired

Cathay Pacific "Betsy" aircraft
Cathay Pacific "Niki" model outside Cathay City

Since its conception in 1946, Cathay Pacific had operated many types of aircraft. The first two Cathay Pacific aircraft were two World War II surplus Douglas DC-3s named Betsy and Niki. Betsy (VR-HDB), which is the first aircraft for Cathay Pacific, is now a permanent exhibit in the Hong Kong Science Museum. Niki (VR-HDA) was lost, but a similar DC-3 was purchased by Cathay Pacific. It was renovated and repainted by Cathay Pacific’s Engineering Department and maintenance provider Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company and it now wears the second Cathay Pacific livery from the late 1940s. This aircraft received Niki's old VR-HDA aircraft registration and is now on public view in the car park outside the Flight Training Centre of Cathay City.[75]

Other aircraft that have been in service with Cathay Pacific are:

During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Cathay Pacific was the largest operator of the Lockheed TriStar outside the United States.

[edit] Services

[edit] Catering

Cathay Pacific First Class fruit and cheese course.

Food and beverages served on Cathay Pacific flights from Hong Kong are provided by Cathay Pacific Catering Services (CPCS) facilities in Hong Kong.[77] CLS Catering Services Limited, a joint venture with LSG Sky Chefs, provides Cathay Pacific's inflight catering from Toronto and Vancouver airports.[78][79] While Vietnam Air Caterers, a joint venture between CPCS and Vietnam Airlines, provides the inflight catering for Cathay Pacific flights from Ho Chi Minh City.[80]

[edit] In-flight entertainment

StudioCX, Cathay Pacific's in-flight entertainment system, equipped with personal TVs (PTVs) in every seat, offers the latest Hollywood blockbuster movies, popular Asian and Western TV programmes, music and games. In addition, Cathay Pacific provides a range different newspapers and magazines from around the world, including Cathay Pacific's award-winning in-flight magazine Discovery. Passengers with visual impairment can request for Hong Kong's South China Morning Post in Braille to be available on board.[81]

On medium- and long-haul aircraft featuring the new cabin designs, StudioCX provides Audio/Video On Demand (AVOD) for every passenger and offers up to 100 movies, 350 TV programmes, 888 CD albums in 24 different genres, 22 radio channels and more than 70 interactive games. First and Business Class passengers can also enjoy AVOD, although with a lesser choice, on old long-haul cabins.

All passengers on regional aircraft are offered up to 26 video channels, 22 audio channels and 15 games on a cycle basis.[82]

Panasonic's eX2 system is being installed on aircraft with the new seat configuration, and is available on all Boeing 747-400s, 777-300ERs, and selected Airbus A330-300s and A340-300s, and will eventually be provided on all Cathay Pacific's long-haul passenger aircraft.[83]

[edit] New cabin designs

Cathay Pacific has been phasing in new cabin interiors and inflight entertainment since May 2007. The first aircraft with the new seats a Boeing 747-400, which flew its first commercial flight with the new seats as CX 460 between Hong Kong and Taipei on 11 May 2007. At that time only the new First and Business Classes were installed; however this aircraft now has the new Economy seats, installed during June 2008. Further aircraft have now been upgraded including all the Boeing 747-400s; and all Boeing 777-300ERs.[84]

[edit] First class cabins

Cathay Pacific First Class cabin on the Boeing 747-400.
  • The New First Class seats can be converted into a fully lie-flat bed measuring 36 in × 81 in (91 cm × 210 cm). The new seats include a massage function, a personal closet, an ottoman for stowage or guest seating, and an adjustable 17 in (43 cm), 16:9 PTV.[85][86][87]
  • First Class seats can be converted into fully lie-flat beds measuring 25 in × 79 in (63 cm × 200 cm) and feature a 10.4 in (26 cm) PTV, privacy screens and centre seat dividers for interior rows, and in-seat power and data ports. This configuration is being replaced by the New First Class cabins.[88]

[edit] Business class cabins

New Business Class on the 747-400 upper deck.

Cathay Pacific flights feature three business class configurations:

  • The New Business Class seats are arranged in a herring-bone configuration and follow a suite-like arrangement. The seats are fully lie-flat with increased privacy and larger a AVOD PTV. Additionally, the seats feature lumbar support, massage, a 110 V AC power socket, and a personal phone.[89][90] However, some passengers have commented that the seats feel narrow and claustrophobic, that the angled seat pattern is uncomfortable, that the construction quality appears sub-standard, and that passengers travelling together will be separated by the pod layout.[91]
  • Business Class seats on aircraft configured for long-haul flights include a 20.5 in (52 cm) wide seat that converts into an angled lie-flat bed at a 60 in (150 cm) pitch, measuring over 75 in (190 cm) long. Features of these seats include adjustable headrest and lumbar support, water bottle holders and 10.4 in (26 cm) PTVs with AVOD. This configuration is being phased out as it is replaced by the New Business Class interiors.[92]
  • The Regional Business Class is provided on Cathay Pacific's Boeing 777s (excluding the 777-300ER) and selected Airbus A330-300s. Regional Business Class seats have 20 in (51 cm) width and recline to 45 in (110 cm) of pitch and feature electrical recline and leg rest. A 9 in (23 cm) PTV is located in the armrest provides 20 video and 22 audio channels but does not offer AVOD.[93][94][95]

[edit] Economy class cabins

  • The New Economy Class seats, offered on aircraft outfitted with the refurbished long-haul interiors, were designed by B/E Aerospace. New features of these seats include a fixed back design (shell) that allows passengers to recline without intruding on those seated behind, a 9 in (23 cm) PTV providing AVOD, a larger tray table, a coat hook and a literature pocket that has been relocated to below the seat cushion to create more leg room. These seats are 17.5 in (44 cm) in width and have 32 in (81 cm) of pitch.[96][97]
  • Economy Class seats each feature personal 6 in (15 cm) PTVs with a choice of 25 channels. These seats are 17 in (43 cm) in width and have 32 in (81 cm) of pitch.[97] These seats are being replaced with the New Economy Class seats on aircraft receiving the Cathay Pacific's new long-haul interior configuration.

[edit] Loyalty Programmes

Cathay Pacific has two loyalty programmes: The Marco Polo Club (The Club), the loyalty programme, and Asia Miles, the travel reward programme. Members of The Club are automatically enrolled as Asia Miles members.

[edit] The Marco Polo Club

The Marco Polo Club divided into four tiers, Green (entry level), Silver, Gold and Diamond, based on the member's past travel. A joining fee of US$50 is applicable for a Marco Polo Club membership. Members earn Club Miles and Club Sectors on eligible fare classes with Cathay Pacific, Dragonair and Oneworld member airlines. These are used to calculate the member's eligibility for membership renewal, upgrade or downgrade during the membership year. Higher tiered members are provided with increased travel benefits such as guaranteed Economy Class seat, additional baggage allowance, priority flight booking and airport lounge access. The Marco Polo Club membership is terminated after 12 months of inactivity or failure to meet minimum travel criteria as outlined in the membership guide.[98][99]

[edit] Green

The entry level tier in the Marco Polo Club. Benefits include dedicated 24-hour club service line for flight reservations, designated Marco Polo check-in counters, excess baggage allowance and lounge access redemptions, and priority boarding. Members are required to earn four Club Sectors for membership renewal.

[edit] Silver

Silver tier level is achieved or retained when the member earns 30,000 Club Miles or 20 Club Sectors during the membership year. Additional benefits for Silver Card members include advance seat reservations, priority waitlisting, Business Class check-in counters, 10 kg extra baggage allowance, priority baggage handling and Business Class lounge access when flying Cathay Pacific or Dragonair operated flights. Marco Polo Club Silver tier status is equivalent to Oneworld Ruby tier status, which entitles members to Oneworld Ruby benefits when travelling on a Oneworld member airline.

[edit] Gold

Gold tier level is achieved or retained when the member earns 60,000 Club Miles or 40 Club Sectors during the membership year. Additional benefits for Gold Card members include guaranteed Economy Class seat on Cathay Pacific or Dragonair flights booked 72 hours before departure, 15 kg or 1 piece of extra baggage allowance, Business Class lounge access with one guest when flying Cathay Pacific or Dragonair operated flights and arrival lounge access when flying Cathay Pacific or Dragonair operated and marketed flights. Marco Polo Club Gold tier status is equivalent to Oneworld Sapphire tier status, which entitles members to Oneworld Sapphire benefits when travelling on a Oneworld member airline.

[edit] Diamond

The highest tier in the Marco Polo Club. Diamond tier level is achieved or retained when the member earns 120,000 Club Miles or 80 Club Sectors during the membership year. Additional benefits for Diamond Card members include top priority waitlisting, guaranteed Economy Class or Business Class seat on Cathay Pacific or Dragonair flights booked 24 hours before departure, First Class check-in counters, 20 kg or 1 piece of extra baggage allowance, First Priority baggage handling, First Class lounge access with two guests when flying Cathay Pacific or Dragonair operated flights and Business Class lounge access with two guests when flying on any airline. Marco Polo Club Diamond tier status is equivalent to Oneworld Emerald tier status, which entitles members to Oneworld Emerald benefits when travelling on a Oneworld member airline.[100]

[edit] Asia Miles

Asia Miles is a more traditional travel rewards programme in which Mileage Credits are accumulated by flying on Cathay Pacific or a partner airline. Mileage Credits can also be earned by spending through a number of hotels, credit card companies, car rental agencies, telecommunication companies and other non-airline channels. These miles can then be redeemed for flights or other products and services. Asia Miles membership is free. Asia Miles membership is suspended after 36 months of inactivity, and can be closed without notice, once all remaining mileage credits have expired.[101][102]

[edit] Codeshare agreements

Cathay Pacific's network is expanding rapidly with codeshare links from Oneworld hubs such as Los Angeles International Airport with American Airlines and London Heathrow Airport with British Airways.[3]

Cathay Pacific has codeshare agreement with French high speed trains (SNCF) from TGV station at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to ten French cities.[103][7]

Cathay Pacific also has codeshare agreements with the following airlines as of July 2009[104]:

[edit] Incidents and accidents

[edit] References

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