Turning around in CMB? (CX611/610)
Oct 31, 2016, 9:43 am
#1
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Turning around in CMB? (CX611/610)
I note that there were quite a number of threads on the internet about turning around in CMB due to the cheap J class tickets. However, it seems that no one discussed the viability of doing this on CX611/610, after CX turning the flight to CMB non-stop.
I understand that I can get the boarding pass for my return leg from the transfer desk on the airside in Colombo without clearing the immigration. However, there is only 75 minutes for transit (arriving at 23:25 and departing at 00:40). In case of any delay of the first flight, will there be a big risk of missing the return leg (though the same aircraft)? I suppose the flights will be booked on 2 separate tickets.
Anyone got recent experience to share? Many thanks.
I understand that I can get the boarding pass for my return leg from the transfer desk on the airside in Colombo without clearing the immigration. However, there is only 75 minutes for transit (arriving at 23:25 and departing at 00:40). In case of any delay of the first flight, will there be a big risk of missing the return leg (though the same aircraft)? I suppose the flights will be booked on 2 separate tickets.
Anyone got recent experience to share? Many thanks.
Oct 31, 2016, 10:23 am
#2
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: HK
Programs: CX Gold
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Get the return boarding pass when you check in at HKG, hence no need to approach whatever desk when you land (which is midnight). Roam around the airport and the 'lounge' for a short while and head back to the same gate.
No worries at all.
No worries at all.
Oct 31, 2016, 5:57 pm
#3
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Can this be done with MH? get the return boarding pass at KUL?
Oct 31, 2016, 6:25 pm
#4
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I note that there were quite a number of threads on the internet about turning around in CMB due to the cheap J class tickets. However, it seems that no one discussed the viability of doing this on CX611/610, after CX turning the flight to CMB non-stop.
I understand that I can get the boarding pass for my return leg from the transfer desk on the airside in Colombo without clearing the immigration. However, there is only 75 minutes for transit (arriving at 23:25 and departing at 00:40). In case of any delay of the first flight, will there be a big risk of missing the return leg (though the same aircraft)? I suppose the flights will be booked on 2 separate tickets.
Anyone got recent experience to share? Many thanks.
I understand that I can get the boarding pass for my return leg from the transfer desk on the airside in Colombo without clearing the immigration. However, there is only 75 minutes for transit (arriving at 23:25 and departing at 00:40). In case of any delay of the first flight, will there be a big risk of missing the return leg (though the same aircraft)? I suppose the flights will be booked on 2 separate tickets.
Anyone got recent experience to share? Many thanks.
CMB is set up like SIN Changi airport where departing/arriving pax are all mixed and only at gate where they do security check.
If your outbound flight to CMB is delayed then your inbound return to HKG will also be delayed since it's the same plane you're flying back on.
Oct 31, 2016, 6:34 pm
#5
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I have done this before in Jo'burg where it was...put it this way, quite problematic to turn around. I assume CMB transit security staff see this a lot more often? There's definitely no need to prepare to bribe etc?
Oct 31, 2016, 7:28 pm
#6
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Yes, JNB is problematic. CMB is nothing like that. Though one of the security guys did recognize me during the gate security and questioned why I was boarding back the same plane.
Oct 31, 2016, 8:10 pm
#7
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Thanks for the information.
However, when I was doing a turnaround with CX in SIN (4 hour stopover) last week, the ground staff at HKG refused to issue the return boarding pass and said they could not do it. In that situation should I insist or ask their supervisor for assistance?
However, when I was doing a turnaround with CX in SIN (4 hour stopover) last week, the ground staff at HKG refused to issue the return boarding pass and said they could not do it. In that situation should I insist or ask their supervisor for assistance?
Oct 31, 2016, 9:18 pm
#8
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Thanks for the information.
However, when I was doing a turnaround with CX in SIN (4 hour stopover) last week, the ground staff at HKG refused to issue the return boarding pass and said they could not do it. In that situation should I insist or ask their supervisor for assistance?
However, when I was doing a turnaround with CX in SIN (4 hour stopover) last week, the ground staff at HKG refused to issue the return boarding pass and said they could not do it. In that situation should I insist or ask their supervisor for assistance?
I've done CMB turnaround many times too... easy to get BP in HKG
Nov 1, 2016, 1:34 am
#9
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Thanks for the information.
However, when I was doing a turnaround with CX in SIN (4 hour stopover) last week, the ground staff at HKG refused to issue the return boarding pass and said they could not do it. In that situation should I insist or ask their supervisor for assistance?
However, when I was doing a turnaround with CX in SIN (4 hour stopover) last week, the ground staff at HKG refused to issue the return boarding pass and said they could not do it. In that situation should I insist or ask their supervisor for assistance?
Nov 1, 2016, 2:33 am
#10
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Thanks for the information.
However, when I was doing a turnaround with CX in SIN (4 hour stopover) last week, the ground staff at HKG refused to issue the return boarding pass and said they could not do it. In that situation should I insist or ask their supervisor for assistance?
However, when I was doing a turnaround with CX in SIN (4 hour stopover) last week, the ground staff at HKG refused to issue the return boarding pass and said they could not do it. In that situation should I insist or ask their supervisor for assistance?
Nov 2, 2016, 12:55 pm
#11
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
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CMB has transfer counters which are very easy to access (right next to inbound passport control) without going through security. I wouldn't even worry if I don't get the return BP at HKG - just go to the transit counter upon arrival.
Nov 2, 2016, 3:22 pm
#12
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What will happen if inbound delayed for i.e. 30 minutes and OP was to late for the transit counter for check in?
What will airlines normally do if this was booked on two separate tickets, same airline, would they rebook you and provide with a hotel?