The Cathay Pacific Airways is the national airline of Hong Kong. The airline was founded 24 September 1946 by American Roy C. Farrell and Australian Sydney H. de Kantzow. Both the founder men contributed HK$1 to officially register the airline. There is a unique story behind naming the airline Cathay Pacific. Cathay was the ancient name given to China; and Pacific because Farrell speculated that one day they would fly across Pacific. Now, the airline provides scheduled passenger and cargo services to 114 destinations in 36 countries worldwide. Cathay Pacific Airways has a extensive fleet of 126 aircrafts, including Airbus A330s and A340s, Boeing 747s and 777s.

Cathay Pacific Airways is renowned for its in-flight experience. The First and Business Class travelers enjoy the warm hospitality of crew members. For entertainment the travelers have StudioCX - Inflight `Magic` on TV and listen to 22 genres of audio channels on radio. All the audio and video facilities have language preferences to suit the multi-lingual travelers. From Laptop power switches to reclining chairs, the business and first class travelers enjoy arrays of services. The airline also offers first of its kind cook-on-demand service.

The Cathay Pacific has introduced web check in facility to reduce flight cancellations and congestion at airports. The Cathay Pacific`s Asia Miles and Marco Polo Club members and their companions can web check-in through an e-ticket 48 hours to 90 minutes prior to departure. The company`s website has a graphical seat map and seat change facility for the ease of the travelers.

Cathay Pacific Airways offers subjective baggage policy. For international travelers the checked baggage for First Class should not exceed 88 lbs each; for Business Class should not exceed 66 lbs each and for Economy Class its should not be over 44 lbs each. For the domestic travelers it is 70 lbs per bag for first class, 50 lbs for Business Class and another 50 lbs Economy Class. Each traveler can carry one carry bag free along with two chargeable checked bags.