Wow thanks folks, this is indeed the case with checked bags and I appreciate the heads up. If I am meeting someone coming in from a different international location connecting to the same HKT leg, where would you recommend I meet them? I was hoping for some place other than the departure gate since it may not be assigned yet (long layover) and they aren't as savvy traveling. I'll be there 5 hours before them though, so probably coming from whichever C lounge you all would recommend.