Haven't been to HKG in over 10 years, so please excuse my question.
Next month I'll be flying into HKG on either EK or CX (tbd) and connecting to a CX flight. Separate tickets, carry on only.
Can someone advise the easiest way to check into my connecting CX flight (if I'm unable to get online BP) airside? Or will I need to enter Hong Kong?
Very easy. No need to enter HK. There are multiple transit areas (which, practically at hkia, represents a pathway with security and a doc check from downstairs (arrivals) to upstairs (departures)), but you’ll need to visit one of the two big ones: W1 or E (I can’t remember if the CX desks at E are near E1 or E2. I think E2?). There are airlines desks and CX staff at both of these transit points and they can help you on your way. E1 and E2 are very close to one another fyi so that’s not a huge deal.
W stands for West and E for East.