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Old Feb 18, 2026 | 1:51 am
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Originally Posted by djsflynn
Yes, funny, isn't it? And interesting to see HKIA describe T2 as being "served by some 15 airlines which mainly operate short-haul and regional routes", while medium- to long-haul will remain at T1. This implies that while some carriers like Thai and Singapore Airlines could relate to T2, perhaps also Air China and EVA, their long-haul Star Alliance siblings such as LH and LX would remain at T1. Wonder what that means (if anything) for the prospects of a Star Alliance-branded lounge at T1 or T2?
They are admitting that they could not outdo T1 in terms of design and operations.

T1 will still be the more premium experience.
a testament to Foster and Partners and the pre 1997 government.

Shocking considering almost all other airport terminals on earth that opened in 1997 are outdated.
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