Cathay Pacific Partner Airlines & Codeshare Flights Explained

Cathay Pacific aims for optimal customer satisfaction in every way possible through its world-class services. However, some routes and destinations do not come under their network. The airline tackles this problem through its partnered airlines, also called the "Codeshare Partners," allowing passengers to explore destinations it does not fly to. Moreover, it ensures a seamless travel experience and better global connectivity. Read ahead to learn about the Cathay Pacific codeshare flights in-depth.

Which Airlines Are Cathay Pacific's Codeshare Partners?

Numerous airlines are in codeshare partnership with Cathay Pacific, enhancing the passengers' travel experience and helping them to explore more destinations. The following are the airline's codeshare partners:

• Air Astana
• Air Canada
• Air China
• Air New Zealand
• Air Niugini
• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Austrian Airlines
• Bangkok Airways
• British Airways
• Chu Kong Passenger Transport Co Ltd (CKS)
• Fiji Airways
• Finnair
• Gulf Air
• Hong Kong Express Airways
• Iberia
• Japan Airlines
• LATAM Airlines Group
• Lufthansa
• Malaysia Airlines
• MIAT Mongolian Airlines
• Philippines Airlines
• Qatar Airways
• Qantas Airways
• Shenzhen Airlines
• Shun Tak China Travel Ship Management Limited
• Swiss
• Vietnam Airlines
• WestJet

How Can You Book a Codeshare Flight with Cathay Pacific?

How to book a codeshare flight is a commonly asked question among travelers, primarily because they lack knowledge about the booking process. Cathay Pacific does not provide a separate booking process for its partnered airlines. The codeshare flights automatically appear for the destinations for which Cathay Pacific does not operate, but they do. All you need to do is pay attention to the airline code when booking flights. Follow the steps below to learn how to book the airline's codeshare flight:

• Visit the official website of Cathay Pacific (www.cathaypacific.com) to begin the process.
• By default, a booking section will appear on the home page under the "Book a trip" tab.
• Fill out the section with the requested travel details and tap the "Search flights" button.
• Select the desired flight from the options (Codeshare flights will automatically appear).
• Customize your itinerary and pay the applicable charges at the payment gateway.
• The airline will send you a ticket confirmation email to your registered email ID shortly.

What Benefits Do You Get on Partner Flights with Cathay Pacific?

Booking a Cathay Pacific codeshare flight offers multiple benefits that directly and indirectly enhance your flight experience. Please refer to the pointers below to uncover the advantages of traveling with its partnered airlines:

• Greater Flexibility: Cathay Pacific's codeshare flights' primary and most significant advantage is providing flight connectivity to destinations it does not fly to through its partnered airlines. This ensures travelers have a better and smoother flight journey around the world.
• Earn Points & Miles: You can earn miles on Cathay Pacific flights (Asia Miles) and use them on partner airlines. The same is applicable vice versa: You can earn points when traveling with its codeshare partners and redeem them on Cathay flights.
• Priority Services: Based on the cabin class you have selected, you will receive various priority services on codeshare flights, such as priority check-in at the airport, seat preferences, and lounge access. These services are preferably provided to First and Business Class passengers.
• Additional Baggage: The airline offers extra baggage allowance on its partnered airlines as well, allowing you to carry more luggage. Please note that the weight allowance of each bag and the number of bags you can take vary depending on your chosen cabin class.
• Special Meal Service: Regardless of your membership, booked cabin class, and other factors, you will receive special in-flight meal service. You can choose a hot meal and a soft drink or beer based on your choice onboard when traveling with the airline's codeshare flights.

How Does Baggage Work on Cathay Pacific Codeshare Flights?

Cathay Pacific follows the "Most Significant Carrier (MSC)" concept for passengers traveling with its codeshare flights. According to this concept, the segment of the flight journey that is considered the most significant according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), that particular zone's baggage policy applies to your entire trip. However, if you are traveling from/to the US or Canada, these rules do not apply. The following are the tariff areas as per the IATA, which dictate the baggage policies for codeshare flights:

IATA Tariff Area 1: North America, Central America, South America, and Hawaii

• Sub-Tariff Areas: USA, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, and South America

IATA Tariff Area 2: Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

• Sub-Tariff Areas: Europe, The Middle East, and Africa

IATA Tariff Area 3: Asia, Guam, and The Southwest Pacific

• Sub-Tariff Areas: Japan and Korea, Southeast Asia, The South Asian Sub-Continent, and The South Pacific

Can You Earn Miles on Partner Airlines via Cathay Pacific?

Yes, you can earn miles when traveling with partner airlines via Cathay Pacific, but you need to ensure whether the airline is a OneWorld Alliance member. Moreover, you must be a part of the Cathay Pacific frequent flyer program (Asia Miles) so that you can earn or redeem miles or points via the airline on its partnered airlines' loyalty programs and vice versa. Here's a list of some airlines on which you can earn miles via Cathay Pacific:

• Alaska Airlines (Mileage Plan)
• American Airlines (AAdvantage)
• British Airways (Executive Club)
• Finnair (Finnair Plus)
• Iberia (Iberia Plus)
• Japan Airlines (JAL Mileage Bank)
• Malaysia Airlines (Enrich)
• Qantas (Qantas Frequent Flyer)
• Qatar Airways (Privilege Club)
• Royal Air Maroc (Safar Flyer)
• Royal Jordanian (Royal Club)
• SriLankan Airlines (FlySmiLes)

What Are the Key Differences Between Cathay Pacific and Its Partners?

Below are some pointers that differentiate Cathay Pacific from its codeshare partners:

• Flight Connectivity: Cathay Pacific provides flight connectivity to over 80 destinations. However, its partner airlines help passengers explore destinations that are not under their network, offering a seamless travel experience.
• Airline Presence: The airline is based in Hong Kong, with focus cities for Taipei–Taoyuan, and has a substantial presence in these regions. On the other hand, the codeshare partners have a strong presence at their particular hubs and focus cities.
• Cabins and Services: The in-flight services, facilities, and cabin classes differ from airline to airline. Cathay Pacific offers four types of flight cabins:

(i) Economy Class

(ii) Premium Economy

(iii) Business Class

(iv) First Class