Has anyone done a turn-around in Columbo? I see CX has flights.

I did HGK-DEL-HKG turnaround this spring, which was problem. I checked bags through to DEL (at recommendation of CX HKG check-in staff). Then waited an hour in line at customs only to find out that I was not allowed to go to baggage. Finally, CX staff in DEL had to get my bags and check in. In retrospect, now I would just leave bags in HKG baggage check, and take carry-on HKG-DEL-HKG, and just go to BA lounge and relax.