Cathay Dragon is the operating brand of Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Ltd. Cathay Dragon reservations are available to destinations across Asia. The airline is a fully owned subsidiary of Hong Kong’s national airline, Cathay Pacific.

Cathay Dragon was founded in May, 1985. The maiden Cathay Dragon flight flew from Hong Kong to Malaysia in July, 1985. The airline’s main hub is located at Hong Kong International Airport. It is affiliated with the international airline alliance Oneworld. Its frequent flyer program is called The Marco Polo Club.

Connectivity and Fleet Size

Travelers can book Cathay Dragon tickets to more than 40 destinations in over 10 nations. Some of Cathay’s major destinations include Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Dubai, New York City, London, Amsterdam, etc.

Cathay Dragon operates with a fleet of over 45 aircraft.

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First Class cabins are designed with neat and sculpted lines to offer enhanced privacy and space. Seats are ergonomically designed that could be easily adjusted with soft leather and cozy fabrics. The seats are operated by a controller and could be converted into fully flat beds.

The inflight menu for First Class passengers features various Asian and international cuisines, prepared by a dedicated team. The menu also features an array of classic Chinese meals.

Business Class passengers are provided a fixed shell area with a spacious seat offering extra space for footrest, enhanced privacy and advanced cradle recline. Passengers are also provided extra-large dining table and cocktail table.

The Business Class menu features meals created by locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.

Economy Class seats offer recline, relaxation and extra space for legroom that allows flyers to flex out while dining, reading or watching TV. The seats are also equipped with four-way adjustable headrest.

With Cathay’s cutting-edge inflight entertainment system StudioKA®, flyers can enjoy a wide selection of entertainment on short-haul and long-haul flights.

Readers can enjoy Cathay’s exclusive inflight magazine called “Silkroad” that features various topics such as entertainment, lifestyle, travel inspired from contemporary Asia. Passengers can also choose from a range of newspapers and magazines.

Carry-on Baggage

Cathay Dragon allows its passengers to carry one bag onboard that must fit in the overhead bin. The maximum dimensions of the bag must not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches including wheels, handles and side pockets.

Flyers can also carry one personal item such as a briefcase, camera bag, small backpack, laptop bag and small handbag. The article must fit in the seat in front of you and must not exceed 6x12x16 inches.

The combined carry-on weight must not exceed 15 lbs. in Economy and Premium Economy Class, 22 lbs. in Business Class and 33 lbs. in First Class.

Checked Baggage

Passengers making Cathay Dragon bookings, please note that there are a few exceptions on these allowances on flights to Americas and Auckland/Christchurch.

Economy Class passengers can check-in up to 2 pieces of baggage not exceeding 50 lbs. each.

Premium Economy Class passengers can check-in up to 2 pieces of baggage not exceeding 55 lbs. each.

Passengers flying with First Class and Business Class tickets can check-in up to 2 pieces of baggage not exceeding 70 lbs. each.

Travelers must also note that airlines at their sole discretion make changes to baggage allowance at any time. So get in touch with the airline after booking airline tickets to know the correct free baggage allowance available with your ticket. Find the best round trip flight deals and one way flight deals on Cathay Dragon Flights.