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Old Apr 9, 2014, 8:22 pm
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how early in advance can I board sfo_hkg flight?

It leaves at 1:45pm and I would like to be first on to take some pictures in first class if possible. Thanks!
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Old Apr 9, 2014, 8:44 pm
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If you are in first class, it should be something around 30-35 minutes before departure
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Old Apr 9, 2014, 9:18 pm
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You won't be able to board before general boarding. So there could be other First Class passengers in your photos. And if you're not travelling in First Class, you won't be able to take any photos of First Class at all.
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Old Apr 9, 2014, 11:12 pm
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Sorry forgot to mention that I will be in first. Ill leave the lounge a bit earlier than normal then. Shocking how they can board a 747 in not much longer thn a domestic plane here.
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 12:39 am
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Show up in a wheelchair or baby stroller, then you should be able to board before everyone else
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 1:20 am
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IME @ SFO, an agent will 'pick up' F pax from the lounge and bring them to board directly without having to wait in line. Usually this means I'm one of the first onboard, just behind wheelchair/etc. pax. No idea if this happens every flight, and I haven't seen this at any other airport.

(for reference, when flying SFOHKG I'm only ever on 879)
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