Cathay Pacific vs Lion Air
Side-by-side comparison of Cathay Pacific and Lion Air: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
China
Indonesia| Cathay Pacific | Lion Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Indonesia |
| Founded | 1946 | 1999 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Low-cost carrier |
| Alliance | oneworld | - |
| Main hubs | Hong Kong International Airport | Soekarno-Hatta International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 1 | 2 |
| Cabin bag weight | - | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | - | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (16 × 12 × 8 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | - | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Extra bag fee | - | from 42000 IDR (≈ 2.4 USD) |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h 30 min | 2 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +7 (495) 620 9322 | (+6280) 4177 8899 |
Key differences
- Cathay Pacific lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h 30 min vs 2 h).
- Lion Air is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Cathay Pacific bundles more into the ticket.
- Cathay Pacific is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
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Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.