Thanks very much for the replies.

cxfan1960 -

1. I know there's no free free to the bus. What I was asking is if an AE ticket will give them free connection from Tsing Yi to Tung Chung on the MTR. [I know this is a special case, and from janes addiction's post, it seems like a moot point. But the reason I asked in the first place is that if one rides the AE out of the airport, they can get a free transfer to the MTR.]

2. Good point about OLCI first.

3. Seems like buying one AE ticket then throw it away, and just take the MTR may be the best way now.

4. Hahha... I know all about the buses - that's what I use all the time. Which is why I know so little about the details of the AE. But these travelers probably won't mind some extra cost for convenience, and to get to Tung Chung early and quickly.

Yes, I know about all the previous problems with the Skyrail before and after it opens. And I've been on it last year. I will definitely warn them to leave plenty of time. I agree, probably not enough time to have lunch up there. Better to come back down first and eat in Tung Chung or HKG.