AA LAX-HKG 777-300ER / 77W discussion, issues, etc.
#1111
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: CUR
Posts: 2,170
Just curious since I haven't used a SWU for a couple months now but when did HKG start charging 180 HKD as part of using a SWU? I called to be waitlisted on an upcoming 193 flight and the AA EXP desk rep said they needed a CC on file to pay for the 180 HKD tax that HKG airport is imposing if I get confirmed. I mean its not too much but still kinda sucks that I have to cough up more money to upgrade on a SWU.
It's HKIA charging an airport construction fee.
https://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/...s/pr_1214.html
https://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/...s/pr_1214.html
#1115
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,073
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...passenger-duty2.1 APD rates from 1 April 2018
Destination Bands and distance from London (miles)Reduced rate: (for travel in the lowest class of travel available on the aircraft)
Standard rate: (for travel in any other class of travel)
Higher rate: (for travel in aircraft of 20 tonnes or more equipped to carry fewer than 19 passengers)
Band A (0 to 2,000 miles) 13 26 78
and B (over 2,000 miles) 78 156 468
#1117
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SLC/HEL/Anywhere with a Beach
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Posts: 5,234
Wonder how that is handled since potential diversions in many places could lead to immigration issues for someone on a plane.
#1118
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: HNL
Programs: AA Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 10
Apologies if this is answered elsewhere, but can anyone give me an idea of the meal timings on this flight (in Economy )? I'm never quite sure what to expect on late night departures like LAX-HKG
#1119
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 3,493
It's HKIA charging an airport construction fee.
https://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/...s/pr_1214.html
https://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/...s/pr_1214.html
#1120
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
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Posts: 6,073
If you are an AA PLT (per your profile), I would suggest trying out either the AA Flagship Lounge in T4 or the OW Business Lounge in TBIT for dinner (or both, you're allowed ;-))
#1121
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: KHOU/KIAH
Programs: AA EXP | Marriott Bonvoy Titanium| Hyatt Globalist
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How easy are upgrades on this route (anyone with recent experience).
Eyeing LAX-HKG on Jan 24 and back Jan 29 . Both show C0 and J7. Any thoughts?
Eyeing LAX-HKG on Jan 24 and back Jan 29 . Both show C0 and J7. Any thoughts?
#1122
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Austin
Programs: AA EXP +2MM- LT PLT! HH Diamond
Posts: 6,073
I've never failed to get upgraded on this route, but being that it is the last hurrah for this past years SWUs, there might be some additional "competition". I'd look at the assigned MCE seats to se what is likely to be EXP competitiors for those potential UGs.
#1123
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From what I have read the LAX-HKG route is better than the DFW one.
#1124
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: HNL
Programs: AA Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 10
Meal service should start within the hour or so from departure. Breakfast will be a couple of hours before landing..
If you are an AA PLT (per your profile), I would suggest trying out either the AA Flagship Lounge in T4 or the OW Business Lounge in TBIT for dinner (or both, you're allowed ;-))
If you are an AA PLT (per your profile), I would suggest trying out either the AA Flagship Lounge in T4 or the OW Business Lounge in TBIT for dinner (or both, you're allowed ;-))
#1125
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
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