Originally Posted by
US HK UK flyer
Cathay is *very* indulgent with carry-on size. I've never had them even remark that mine were too big other than to suggest at check-in that I could get a carryon checked-in for free if I wanted to instead.
It's one of the biggest pluses of the airline imo and I love being able to relax about this as opposed to sweating some weight rule or even worse having my bag placed in some box it barely overhangs and being charged a punitive fee for that.
(Note I'm usually just carrying a bulky suit bag or maybe a standard roller; I'm not abusing this to bring skis or whatever! But we all know airlines that will charge just for a normal bag that doesn't fit within the strictest interpretation of the rules..)
I often carry a suit bag with me. I would ask an FA to hang it up for me. Bonus points if you have your paper boarding pass in hand to save them some time.
Originally Posted by
percysmith
Compared to NA/Europe/AU, our airports efficiently handle checked baggage, we check in on full service carriers. It's not like Heathrow or Kingsford Smith baggage meltdown.
This is a major factor contributing to the leniency of hand-carried items. There is a much lower chance your bag would randomly go to Fuji instead of Fukuoka.