Self-connecting in HKG
Jan 27, 2018, 8:56 am
#1
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Self-connecting in HKG
I get in on MH 072 and fly on to SYD about 10 hours later on CX 101, which is on a separate ticket. Both flights are in business class. I'm hoping to get my luggage checked in all the way at the start of the first segment of my MH flight, in BOM (BOM-KUL-HKG, on one ticket), but if that isn't possible, are there any tips and tricks for doing an airside transit in HKG (or picking up bags and checking right back in again)? I've heard that they might not let me into the secure area more than three or four hours before the flight, so hoping to not have to go landside and rather lounge-hop airside and get some work done. Thanks.
Jan 27, 2018, 10:44 am
#2
Join Date: Nov 2006
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I get in on MH 072 and fly on to SYD about 10 hours later on CX 101, which is on a separate ticket. Both flights are in business class. I'm hoping to get my luggage checked in all the way at the start of the first segment of my MH flight, in BOM (BOM-KUL-HKG, on one ticket), but if that isn't possible, are there any tips and tricks for doing an airside transit in HKG (or picking up bags and checking right back in again)? I've heard that they might not let me into the secure area more than three or four hours before the flight, so hoping to not have to go landside and rather lounge-hop airside and get some work done. Thanks.
Jan 27, 2018, 1:26 pm
#3
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
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I get in on MH 072 and fly on to SYD about 10 hours later on CX 101, which is on a separate ticket. Both flights are in business class. I'm hoping to get my luggage checked in all the way at the start of the first segment of my MH flight, in BOM (BOM-KUL-HKG, on one ticket), but if that isn't possible, are there any tips and tricks for doing an airside transit in HKG (or picking up bags and checking right back in again)? I've heard that they might not let me into the secure area more than three or four hours before the flight, so hoping to not have to go landside and rather lounge-hop airside and get some work done. Thanks.
2. CX no longer helps to re-tag bag at HKG transit desk.
Jan 27, 2018, 7:20 pm
#4
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Thanks, so I'm going to have to hope MH tag my bags through, but an hour or so picking up luggage and checking in again doesn't sound too bad. I don't need a visa for Hong Kong, but as an Indian passport holder I need to register online ahead of arrival, which I plan on doing.
Jan 27, 2018, 8:11 pm
#5
Join Date: Aug 2012
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for completeness, this is incorrect. For CX in Hkg, you can checkin any time durimg the day of the flight and get into the secured area.
Jan 27, 2018, 8:45 pm
#6
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: HKG
Programs: BA(GGL) QF LTS CX AM, Hilton Diamond, PPL(A)
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You will be fine
1/ MH still through check onto OW (bring printout of their website - not sure how helpful BOM are though if they will want to feign ignorance)
2/ Even if they don't - 10hrs is time aplenty. Could even go into town with that transit time (i would do that, especially if you havent been to HKG before, and say leave 5 hours for lounge hopping).
1/ MH still through check onto OW (bring printout of their website - not sure how helpful BOM are though if they will want to feign ignorance)
2/ Even if they don't - 10hrs is time aplenty. Could even go into town with that transit time (i would do that, especially if you havent been to HKG before, and say leave 5 hours for lounge hopping).
Jan 27, 2018, 8:55 pm
#7
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Be aware though that PAR for Indian passport holders in HK is by no means automatic - forums such as Trip Advisor are full of rejection tales, particularly if you are youngish, male and travelling alone. I wouldn't rely on getting that. And if you don't get it, and MH won't check your bags through then you have a bit of a problem.
Jan 27, 2018, 11:56 pm
#8
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Thanks all. I'm not looking to go into the city this time. I have been, a couple of years ago, when Indian passport holders could enter visa free, and didn't have any trouble. Haven't been since they moved to PAR.
Jan 29, 2018, 5:57 am
#10
Join Date: Jan 2018
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I will also be self-transferring on separate tickets (for avios booking reasons) at Hong Kong next week - from BA to Cathay Pacific. I take it I have to collect bags and re-check-in, as BA won't interline them and Cathay are no longer re-tagging bags?