Further to my last reply,CX website in NZ has a Q fare from NZ to China, Beijing/Shanghai/Chengdu, which also stated Pax can take 30 Kg baggage. See the link below :

http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_N...and-conditions

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Flights to China

Welcome to the year of the Monkey.


This great airfare is available from Auckland to over 20 destinations across Mainland China with Cathay and partner airlines. For your flights to China, choose your favourite city from below.

Prices start from $1,139 from Auckland and are also available from Wellington, Christchurch Dunedin, Hamilton, Napier, Nelson, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, or Queenstown, check these fares now.

Seats are limited so book now and don't miss out!!

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Prices include all applicable taxes and surcharges


 Flights


Departure period

08 Feb - 30 Nov 2016

Stay duration

2 days/3 months

Book by

31 Mar 2016


Flight class

Economy Class

Trip Type

Round Trip


 Highlights

•30kg baggage.
•Earn frequent flyer points.
•Fly via Hong Kong
•Award winning Service.

Terms and conditions