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Cathay Pacific Carry-On Size & Bag Rules
Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's flag carrier and a founding member of the Oneworld alliance. All fare classes include a carry-on bag and a smaller personal item. The airline is moderately strict with size and weight enforcement at the gate.
Personal Item
Under the seat
Length
16.0
in
Width
12.0
in
Height
6.0
in
Cabin Bag
Overhead bin
Length
22.0
in
Width
14.0
in
Height
9.0
in
All passengers get 1 cabin bag and 1 personal item. Economy and Premium Economy cabin bags are limited to 7 kg; Business Class to 10 kg; First Class to 15 kg.
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How to Measure
Length — tallest dimension, from floor to top of handle/wheels
Width — widest side, including external pockets
Depth — front to back, at the thickest point
Always measure the full external size — wheels, handles, and pockets count. Manufacturer specs often exclude these.
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