Originally Posted by
prw555
No word on if OLCI is affected. But if checking bags in, yes, affected. This is all theater 🎭 nonsense. I could speak my mind, but that would be non PC as to what actions too improve ‘security’ should actually be.
The travel alert on CX.com explicitly says that pax may still do OLCI. Also, based on the wording of the statement, pax without checked bags might still be able use their "regular" counters, including the F counters, and be subject to the "interview" at the gate, but I'll let others with first-hand experience chime in. I'm flying HKG-US in F in a few weeks without checked bags and will report back if we haven't heard anything by then.
New security requirements for passengers travelling to the U.S.
Latest update: 23 Oct 2017 20:30 HKT (GMT+8)
To meet the enhanced US Security Measures effective 26 October 2017, Cathay Pacific will suspend In Town Check-in and Self-Bag Drop services for passengers booked on flights to the United States, with the exception of those travelling on Flight CX888 to New York/JFK via Vancouver.
While passengers may still check in online, they are asked to check in their baggage at the dedicated counters on Aisle B at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), where they will be subject to a short security interview. Passengers without check-in baggage should proceed to the boarding gate directly as early as possible, where they will be also be subject to a short security interview.
We therefore advise all passengers travelling to the U.S. to arrive at the airport three hours prior to departure to ensure they can proceed through all airport checkpoints in good time.