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CXFlyerBoy Jun 3, 2019 8:19 am


Originally Posted by SK AAR (Post 31165066)
Why would anyone flying HKG-SIN choose a flight via BKK when there are plenty of direct services available - also if it means a forced stay onboard up to 2 hours at BKK? Almost a whole day is wasted when going via BKK
It is beyond me...

I do that all the time, to the exasperation of the SO. So that I can get 2 J meals, 2 bottles of Evian for the price of one ticket.

Eagle2000 Jun 3, 2019 8:29 am


Originally Posted by CXFlyerBoy (Post 31165694)
If you are not flying on the direct fifth freedom flight, you get off at BKK, clear transit security, head for the lounge and board the incoming flight that departs to SIN.

The stopover flight should only have ground time of 1 hour.

Mind sharing the flight number you are on?

I'd tell you but then I'd have to kill you...JK! CX717...

Eagle2000 Jun 17, 2019 6:46 am

Just an update: The FA asked me to stay onboard the plane for the stop. It was for about 1/2 an hour then the BKK passengers boarded... Off topic but the A350-1000 is a far superior passenger ride than the 777-300ER!

nivla83 Jun 17, 2019 9:36 am

BKK customs requires all transiting passenger on the same flight number to remain on board which in this case applies to only these 3 flights

CX 712 (SIN-BKK-HKG)
CX 717 (Summer Season) (HKG-BKK-SIN)
CX 619 (Winter Season) (HKG-BKK-SIN)

Unless you are transferring to another flight number but to same destination, then you must disembark.

Kacee Jun 17, 2019 5:06 pm


Originally Posted by nivla83 (Post 31211308)
BKK customs requires all transiting passenger on the same flight number to remain on board

I'd call this a blessing given the long walks at BKK.

ukgooner Jun 21, 2019 7:04 am

I did it (only mileage redemption left) and I had to stay on board


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