Event travel
Our event travel solutions empower travel agents to manage complex, event-driven travel needs seamlessly across Cathay Pacific’s global network. Whether servicing corporate meetings, incentive trips, conferences, sports competitions, or entertainment events, we offer tailored fare structures and flexible travel conditions for event organizers, delegates, performers, and fans.
It offers tailored fare options and flexibility across our global network, helping travel consultants manage travel for organizers, delegates, teams and performers, whether travelling between Hong Kong and global destinations or connecting onwards worldwide.
Eligibility
To qualify for event travel benefits, bookings must meet the following criteria:
- Event minimums:
- Sports & Entertainment: Minimum of 30 eligible participants (excluding fans or supporters).
- Fans & supporters: Minimum of 50 eligible passengers. Event travel fares for supporters must be sold strictly in conjunction with an official event ticket.
- Passenger combination:
- Minimum passenger requirements can be fulfilled via a combination of individual (FIT) and group (GIT) travel.
- Event verification:
- All travellers must be active participants or confirmed ticket holders with itineraries directly linked to a confirmed event.
- System creation:
- GIT bookings must be created in GSO under the designated event group type.
Key features
Global network
Connect to more than 200 destinations worldwide, *including codeshare and interline services on FIT travel
Flexible travel windows
Designed to support travel before, during and after eligible events, subject to applicable fare rules and conditions.
Dedicated support
Streamlined, single-point contact with global ticketing and SOTO capabilities.
Value-added event services
On-ground and inflight experience upgrades designed for eligible group travel.
Individual travel (FIT)
Exclusive discounts
Up to 10% off eligible Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Class fares for core participants; up to 5% off for verified event fans and supporters.
Flexible terms
Departure up to 9 days pre-event with ticket validity up to 30 days.
Fulfillment
Bookable directly via GDS by the event’s appointed travel agency.
Group travellers* (GIT)
Extra baggage allowance
One complimentary additional checked bag for all sports and entertainment participants/entourages, as well as MICE groups traveling to/from the US and Canada.
Cabin & seat upgrades
Complimentary upgrades and discounted Premium Economy upgrade opportunities for qualifying groups..
Enhanced airport & inflight services
Complimentary airport meet-and-greet services and custom inflight welcome announcements.
Flexible group itineraries
Option to pre-arrange separate return itineraries within the group.
Advance seat selection
Paid Advance Seat Reservation available for eligible sports groups.
Important notes for agents
- Value-added packages, minimum traveler requirements, and benefits vary by group size, route, and prior arrangement. Please view here for more information or consult your Cathay Pacific sales representative for exact terms. consult your Cathay Pacific sales representative for exact terms.
- Agents must enter the correct Group Type code in GSO matching the event nature:
- SPRT – Sports events
- MICE – Meetings, incentives, conventions & exhibitions
- ORCH – Orchestras, musicals, concerts, arts & festival events
- FAMS – Familiarization tours
- PILM – Religious visits (organized by accredited religious organizations)
- SCHL – Educational/cultural trips (organized by accredited academic institutions)
How to request event travel fares & benefits
To request FIT fare access* or apply for GIT value-added benefits, please submit the following details to your Cathay Pacific sales representative:
- Proof of appointment:
- Appointment letter or email from the official event organizer naming your agency.
- Event details:
- Official event name and event period.
- Travel requirements:
- Origin & destination
- Total number of travelers (FIT vs. GIT breakdown)
- Estimated travel dates (departure and return)
- Preferred cabin class
- Agency information:
- Agency contact details & IATA number
- GDS information & PCC
*FIT fare access requires the agent to hold CX ticket stock. GIT bookings require active GSO system access.