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Cathay Pacific Seat Selection & Upgrades
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..
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.
More Cathay Pacific help
Booking Cathay Pacific? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.