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Cathay Pacific Seat Selection & Upgrades

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Cathay Pacific Seat Selection & Upgrades — Summary

How Cathay Pacific seat selection works by fare, extra legroom options, upgrade routes, and the family seating rules that let children sit with a parent free.

Key Travel Facts & Insights

  • Choosing a seat: Charged on Light fares; free on Essential and above and for elite members..
  • Extra legroom: Extra legroom seats sold at a premium.
  • Upgrades: Asia Miles upgrade awards and paid upgrade bidding..
  • Seating children with a parent: Families are seated together with bassinets and children's meals available..
AirlineCathay Pacific
IATA CodeCX
TopicSeats & Upgrades
Last reviewed2026-07-31

Choosing a seat

Charged on Light fares; free on Essential and above and for elite members.

Extra legroom

Extra legroom seats sold at a premium. Premium Economy is a separate cabin.

Upgrades

Asia Miles upgrade awards and paid upgrade bidding.

Seating children with a parent

Families are seated together with bassinets and children's meals available.

Cabins available

Cathay Pacific operates: Economy, Premium Economy, Business, First Class.

Cathay Pacific seats & upgrades — common questions

Do I have to pay to choose a seat on Cathay Pacific?

Charged on Light fares; free on Essential and above and for elite members.

Can my child sit with me on Cathay Pacific?

Families are seated together with bassinets and children's meals available.

How do I upgrade on Cathay Pacific?

Asia Miles upgrade awards and paid upgrade bidding.

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