Originally Posted by
Swiss Tony
so what was originally booked as a 34hr stopover in HKG is now down to 21hrs as they re-timed the onward flight to PER too. Oh, and they're refusing to refund the departure tax that doesn't seem to apply on stopovers less than 24hrs.
For HKG tax, exemption is for sameday connection, not for within 24 hours connection.
In your case, did CX refuse refund for connection on same day ?
See Hong Kong Civil Aviation site:
http://www.cad.gov.hk/english/for_travellers.html#tax
This site also describes tax refund procedure.
Passenger may apply in person for refund in cash at the Civil Aviation Department's (CAD) 'Departure Tax Information Counter' located at Aisle D, Level 7, Departure Hall, Terminal 1 of the Hong Kong International Airport upon production of all the following documents:
If ticket is tax exemption, and CX refused, still you can try refund at this counter.
I hope this helps.