Originally Posted by
KO2546
Anyway, according to the agent I spoke to the problem was caused by the airport control (in HKG) withholding the flight from OLCI. I then proceeded to mention my previous 2 rtn flights from PEK to LHR also had the same problem but on those previous occasions I didn't have time to call up and ask why. I then enquired how often does it happen the agent's response was a very philosophical "well, you are very unlucky... 95% of flights are open to OLCI... there is nothing I can help you with on this occasion, goodbye.". That was it.
Hong Kong flights are notorious for being over-booked and hence probably why they do not release the flight.