AA LAX-HKG 777-300ER / 77W discussion, issues, etc.
Sep 8, 2016, 3:03 pm
#61
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Hmm... there's an 8:30 PM MH flight to KUL I could easily buy a ticket on, and then cancel "if my plans change". (ps - why the heck are CX intra-asia tickets so expensive?! USD$900 to go to Bangkok?? The CX engines seem to default to only the most flexible Y fares).
Would I have to cross immigration or security again to get to The Pier? Or maybe there's a transfer desk where I can get a boarding pass, and then head to The Pier?
Would I have to cross immigration or security again to get to The Pier? Or maybe there's a transfer desk where I can get a boarding pass, and then head to The Pier?
Sep 8, 2016, 5:02 pm
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I'm sure any high end hotel will let you shower in their gym/spa area before your room is ready. Or of course you can always book the room for the night before your arrival.
Sep 8, 2016, 7:54 pm
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The champagne served in F was Lanson Gold Label Vintage Champagne. As far as five star service is concerned, I did not receive that upon departure from LAX on 9/7. At flagship check-in I was escorted to the front of the TSA Pre line but the escort bid me goodbye at that point. Also there was no five star service upon arrival in HKG.
Sep 8, 2016, 8:23 pm
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Sep 9, 2016, 12:57 pm
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SWU Cleared 62+ Hrs Before Flight (LAX-HKG)
Just wanted to provide a data point for SWU clearance for this flight.
I'm on the Sept 12, AA 192 LAX-HKG flight and noticed on EF that it was C1 (and still is). Called the EXP desk and said that my UG was already cleared, and they expedited the processing and assigned my seat within 10 minutes.
I'm on the Sept 12, AA 192 LAX-HKG flight and noticed on EF that it was C1 (and still is). Called the EXP desk and said that my UG was already cleared, and they expedited the processing and assigned my seat within 10 minutes.
Sep 9, 2016, 1:24 pm
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Just wanted to provide a data point for SWU clearance for this flight.
I'm on the Sept 12, AA 192 LAX-HKG flight and noticed on EF that it was C1 (and still is). Called the EXP desk and said that my UG was already cleared, and they expedited the processing and assigned my seat within 10 minutes.
I'm on the Sept 12, AA 192 LAX-HKG flight and noticed on EF that it was C1 (and still is). Called the EXP desk and said that my UG was already cleared, and they expedited the processing and assigned my seat within 10 minutes.
Sep 9, 2016, 3:26 pm
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According to FlightAware, T4- gate 41 for tomorrow's inaugural flight.
The QF F lounge is noted to close at 11:30 PM on the OW site, but I did ask if there was a chance for extended hours in the QF forum dedicated to the lounge.. we'll see, but I don't hold much hope.
The QF F lounge is noted to close at 11:30 PM on the OW site, but I did ask if there was a chance for extended hours in the QF forum dedicated to the lounge.. we'll see, but I don't hold much hope.
Sep 10, 2016, 7:20 am
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Question about transiting in HKG after AA 193. I have an onward flight with a 10 hour connection, so definitely will be heading into the city.
But because I am in Business on AA, I won't have access to The Arrival. Am I allowed to transit, use a departure lounge to take a shower, and then leave the airport? Is there a way to leave the airport and clear immigration from the Departures area? And would it cause any problems with my boarding pass and re-clearing security if I transit, leave, and then attempt to clear security upon my arrival back at the airport?
But because I am in Business on AA, I won't have access to The Arrival. Am I allowed to transit, use a departure lounge to take a shower, and then leave the airport? Is there a way to leave the airport and clear immigration from the Departures area? And would it cause any problems with my boarding pass and re-clearing security if I transit, leave, and then attempt to clear security upon my arrival back at the airport?
Sep 11, 2016, 9:54 am
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Question about transiting in HKG after AA 193. I have an onward flight with a 10 hour connection, so definitely will be heading into the city.
But because I am in Business on AA, I won't have access to The Arrival. Am I allowed to transit, use a departure lounge to take a shower, and then leave the airport? Is there a way to leave the airport and clear immigration from the Departures area? And would it cause any problems with my boarding pass and re-clearing security if I transit, leave, and then attempt to clear security upon my arrival back at the airport?
But because I am in Business on AA, I won't have access to The Arrival. Am I allowed to transit, use a departure lounge to take a shower, and then leave the airport? Is there a way to leave the airport and clear immigration from the Departures area? And would it cause any problems with my boarding pass and re-clearing security if I transit, leave, and then attempt to clear security upon my arrival back at the airport?
Sep 11, 2016, 10:32 am
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Question about transiting in HKG after AA 193. I have an onward flight with a 10 hour connection, so definitely will be heading into the city.
But because I am in Business on AA, I won't have access to The Arrival. Am I allowed to transit, use a departure lounge to take a shower, and then leave the airport? Is there a way to leave the airport and clear immigration from the Departures area? And would it cause any problems with my boarding pass and re-clearing security if I transit, leave, and then attempt to clear security upon my arrival back at the airport?
But because I am in Business on AA, I won't have access to The Arrival. Am I allowed to transit, use a departure lounge to take a shower, and then leave the airport? Is there a way to leave the airport and clear immigration from the Departures area? And would it cause any problems with my boarding pass and re-clearing security if I transit, leave, and then attempt to clear security upon my arrival back at the airport?