Originally Posted by
robbeck1
I was on CX885 on 22 May. At check-in we were told that a fuel stop would be at ICN; midflight told were going to TPE instead. We did and arrived about 90 minutes late, quite good IMO. TPE weather was fine, so was HKG.
"Stronger than normal headwinds" was the given reason. Since we knew we were stopping somewhere, I had the IFE map on. Our track was considerably more southern than usual.
Not a big deal since we arrived safe.
Good for you since your final destination is HKG. My flight arrived 2hrs 25 mins late (initial diversion station was TPE but in the end we ended up refuelling at KIX) and hence missed the last connecting flight to Singapore. I had to stay overnight at HKG airport hotel (Regal, i think) and fly out the next morning. Awfully long journey considering I started my journey from Seattle early the previous morning.