Cathay Pacific

Hi..any one fly Cathay Pacific lately and can report on how they enforce their carryon luggage policies? Headed for Wakatobi in June and I'm trying to figure out how to pack. Thanks much!

It depends on the airport really. At the HK airport, they tend to be stricter about bulky items as carry-on at the gate entrance. It also depends on who is at the gate. I had a problem getting my portercase to fit the sizewise box and was denied entry into the area by one guard. I walked over to another gate and she didn't even look in my direction.

I often carry my housing out in plain sight so I look more professional. They don't usually harass me.

Lesson of the day... don't stop over at Cheung Lok Airport if you have 60lbs of hand luggage. If you really want a tip... don't go to Wakatobi.

If you really want a tip... don't go to Wakatobi.

Because of luggage issues?

Cor

Sarcasm Cor... tough in cheek rag on Wackytoby.

Mboag, I've found Singapore Airlines to be pretty lax on cabin luggage from LAX...it's just the check-in process for Tom Bradley Terminal 4 that changes ever so often. I travelled 14 times last year and they changed the check-in process afew times round. It's the only airport I've been to that expects the passenger to adjust to their whimsical security policies.

Cathay have been a bit pedantic about the 32 KG max bag limit at HK airport but have FORTUNATELY never checked my roll on ( 2 housings / bodies / asstd lenses ) or my backpack ( laptop , chargers , extra drives etc ).

They had little interest in Cairns or Taipai or Osaka just Hong Kong

I find their seats not very comfortable any way - seem to built for a body type other than mine.

I try to fly with Qantas where I can cos we get a great weight allowance by the time seat allowance and FF teir allowance is added into the equation 2 x 30KG CHECKED no problems , all with a smile and an " is there anything else we can do for you sir "

DRew whats with the Wacky Tabaccy thing ?