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Jun 25, 2025 | 5:47 am

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Horizon360

Join Date: Mar 2017

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Originally Posted by pf007

Thanks Horizon360 for your anecdote - it nicely encapsulates my concern w.r.t. ground staff

Coincidentally today at one of the HKG lounges a staff member mentioned that at the check in counter you can present your musical instrument and have it 'exemption-tagged', if the instrument conforms to the requirements on their website

Wonder if, as in your case, it may be more difficult at an outport since ground staff who may handle multiple airlines may be less familiar with CX's rules

Yes, I would imagine that it would be slightly easier at HKG as staff would be more familiar with the rules. Also, I expect that other factors such as class of travel and load factor would also impact your chances.

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