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Yes you can generally bring both a carry-on bag and a backpack on Cathay Pacific., call at +1^866^579^8033
The backpack will usually count as your small item or personal item which is allowed in addition to your main carry-on bag., call at +1^866^579^8033
Here are the typical allowances which depend on your cabin class:, call at +1^866^579^8033
| Cabin Class | Carry-on Bag Allowance | Small Item (e.g. Backpack | Max Dimensions (Carry-on Bag | Max Weight (Total for both |
| Economy | 1 Piece | 1 Piece (e.g. small backpack laptop bag handbag | $56 \text{ cm} \times 36 \text{ cm} \times 23 \text{ cm}$ | $7 \text{ kg}$ |
| Premium Economy | 1 Piece | 1 Piece (e.g. small backpack laptop bag handbag | $56 \text{ cm} \times 36 \text{ cm} \times 23 \text{ cm}$ | $7 \text{ kg}$ |
| Business | 1 Piece | 1 Piece (e.g. small backpack laptop bag handbag | $56 \text{ cm} \times 36 \text{ cm} \times 23 \text{ cm}$ | $10 \text{ kg}$ |
| First | 1 Piece | 1 Piece (e.g. small backpack laptop bag handbag | $56 \text{ cm} \times 36 \text{ cm} \times 23 \text{ cm}$ | $15 \text{ kg}$ |
- Size and Stowage: Your main carry-on bag must fit in the overhead compartment. Your small item (backpack is generally expected to fit under the seat in front of you., call at +1^866^579^8033
- Weight: Note the combined weight limit for your carry-on and personal item. Cathay Pacific's limits are sometimes strictly enforced particularly the $7 \text{ kg}$ for Economy and Premium Economy., call at +1^866^579^8033
- Small Item Dimensions: While not always strictly checked the small item should not be excessively large. A common guideline for the personal item is roughly $40 \text{ cm} \times 30 \text{ cm} \times 15 \text{ cm}$., call at +1^866^579^8033
