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Cathay Pacific Airline Profile

Cathay Pacific information, codes and useful links

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Cathay Pacific profile

Overview

Marketing name: Cathay Pacific

Legal name: Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.

Year established: 1946

Region: Asia

Base country: Hong Kong

Base city: Hong Kong

Base airport: Hong Kong International Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: CX

Airline ICAO code: CPA

Base city IATA code: HKG

Base airport IATA code: HKG

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: oneworld

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: cathaypacific.com

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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Cathay Pacific overview and services

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. marketed as Cathay Pacific is a currently operating Asian scheduled full-service airline company based in Hong Kong International Airport, in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

This airline's two letter IATA code is CX, and its ICAO code is CPA. Founded 79 years ago in 1946, the airline is one of the oldest airlines in the world. Along with American Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways, and 10 others, Cathay Pacific is a oneworld alliance member.

Cathay Pacific offers both web and mobile check-in facilities for the convenience of its passengers. The most recent info regarding Cathay Pacific baggage policy (last updated 2025) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.