Originally Posted by
zqsn5678
I feel sorry for the HKG staff have to do this unnecessary and non-emergency job that demand by the 'elite pax'.
I didn't cause this ridiculous situation. The situation requires that I utilize a creative solution. If that causes a minor source of work for staff, well that's how it is.
Besides, CX does so little ground handling for F and C passengers, I don't feel too guilty for taking a miniscule amount of their time.
You wouldn't try that at US airports would you?
I certainly would. Why not?
Originally Posted by
kaka
pls explain?
anyways, i think the problem here is that they'll scan your BP anyways so u might still have to think outside of the box. maybe you tell them u'll check them in to the cargo hold?
I plan on telling them that CX told me they will check the bag for me at the lounge.
Originally Posted by
CuiDawei
Good luck OP. I hate to go slightly off-topic, but does anyone know why we have to through this clearance? For example, if you fly from Japan to the US, there is no such pre-boarding check. Is it HK-specific?
Does anyone have experience with other airlines out of HK to the US? United, AA, Delta? I'm assuming they all have the check?
Yes. TSA doesn't trust HKG security. That's the bottom line.
Originally Posted by
ssw207
This is in violation of the law and considered as illegal smuggling even if you have outbound boarding passes, so proceed at your own risk. All passengers returning to landside for whatever reason is required to refund dutiable items to the duty-free shops. Unlike typical US airports, in HK you have passed outbound immigration and customs control once airside.
An alternative is to purchase the liquor at the inbound duty free shops just before immigration when you land in HKIA, bring it into the city and pack it with your bags.
Refer to Hong Kong Dutiable Goods Ordinance (Cap. 109) for more info
http://www.legislation.gov.hk/eng/home.htm
I'll take your word for it, but I am willing to risk it since I am taking it out of the country and am not trying to take it into Hong Kong for consumption.
Last time I checked, the bottles are I want were not for sale at the inbound duty free shop.