1-844-868-8303 Does Cathay Pacific give Student Discounts?

What is common among exclusive student discounts, extra baggage allowance, in-flight entertainment and a delightful cuisine? You get all these on Cathay Pacific student fare tickets. Discounted flights for students are currently available. The offer is valid for travel dates till 25 November, 2026. Booking student flights will usually be subject to a few conditions.

·       Your eligibility - Students who don't possess the right document will be considered non-student.

·       Availability of student flights on a given route - Student flights may not be available on all routes.

All these conditions need elaboration. Our TicketsChanges blog will give you a clearer understanding of how to get Cathay Pacific student discounts.

How can I Get Student Discount on Cathay Pacific?

At present Cathay Pacific will let you get student discounts if you book a ticket directly on the airline. A few specialized travel agencies may also let you book a student flight. Cathay Pacific has released a discount code ‘INSTUDENT’ which can be used to search all the available student flights on a desired route. Here are a few things you must remember about the on-going Cathay Pacific CX student discount program.

·       Deadline for booking - 16 November, 2025 is the cut-off date for applying the discount code.

·       Travel dates - You can choose a travel date till 25 September, 2026.

·       Flights allowed to be booked - One-way and round-trip flights can be booked.

·       Request to apply a discount code after check-out - Students must apply a discount code at the time of booking.

·       Channels to be used - Cathay Pacific student fare tickets may not to be booked through mobile application.

Student discounts may be available only for selected fare types. For details or assistance, you may contact TicketsChanges or Cathay Pacific on +1 (833) 933-2244 or +1-844-868-8303.

How much Discount can Students avail on Cathay Pacific?

Students may avail discounts of up to 10% on Cathay Pacific student fare tickets. The discount may not be applicable to the airport taxes and fees. You may be eligible for exclusive discounts on baggage. But all this is conditional on whether you qualify for student discount. Here are a few things to remember.

·       Full-time and part-time students in any study location - Your institution must be accredited by an organization recognized by a relevant government authority at the time of their first international departure.

·       A valid proof of student identity and other documents - An International Student Identity Card (ISIC), student number, student visa or other relevant documents.

What do you Get on a Student Flight Booking of Cathay Pacific?

You may be eligible for special baggage rates along with a 10% discount on the fare. The Cathay Pacific student discount baggage allowance will vary depending on the chosen fare class. Exclusive rates are given on making changes. Students may also be able to upgrade if they have sufficient miles. Here is a breakdown of what you may get.

·       Extra baggage allowance - 1 piece extra on flights to US or Canada booked with Economy Essential. 1 piece extra on all flights booked with Economy Flex.

·       Exclusive rates for date change - On Economy Flex bookings, you will get free changes. On Economy Essential you may change by paying an exclusive rate of $20.

·       Free same-day switch to an earlier or later flight - Economy Flex booking may let you get a free same-day change.

·       Upgrade with miles - Students with Economy Flex and Economy Essential are allowed to upgrade.   

If you are not able to present the required documents, you may have to cancel the ticket and rebook with a non-student fare. For details or assistance, you may contact TicketsChanges or Cathay Pacific on +1 (833) 933-2244 or +1-844-868-8303.