And I guess many of you missed this point 16 of T&C...
https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_...onditions.html
16. If a "Hold Your Fare" is selected in the United States at least seven days before the departure time of the first sector and cancelled through “Manage Booking” on the Cathay Pacific official website: (i) within 24 hours from the time of selecting "Hold Your Fare", the Fee will not be charged; or (ii) after the 24 hours from the time of selecting "Hold Your Fare", the Fee will be charged and will not be refunded.