Originally Posted by
italdesign
Nice. If they check my bags thru at the departure airport, I'll just spend the 23 hours airside in HKG. I would only exit security if I had to pick up and recheck bags in HKG. You think it's 50/50 as to whether they will check it thru with a 23hr layover?
I'm assuming they will, if requested. But, you never know with these things.
Originally Posted by
italdesign
If I do need to pick up and recheck, you think I have a good chance of being let into security right away, around T-22hr? This requires BP and getting bags tagged. I expect I'll get the BP at the previous departure airport, but not sure if they'll let me check bag for a flight in 23 hours.
Generally, I've always been able to have my mobile BP, but in HKG unlike outstations, there's CX staff from early mornings to late evenings. And, in my experience, they'll print out BPs and check in luggage at T-24 for pax traveling in F & J. And, I've never had HK security refuse or question why I'm entering the airport the evening before a morning departure.