How many times can I check in luggage?
Feb 20, 2019, 7:52 am
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How many times can I check in luggage?
Booked in to F class and have three pieces of luggage. I was wanting to try and find the easiest way / most economical way to get these to the airport. Currently staying on HK island but go back to New Territories on weekends. The bus journey I take requires a change at the Western Harbour Crossing next to Kowloon MTR.
If I on one journey take one or two pieces of luggage and use in town check in as I’m passing anyway, can i check in another piece of luggage on the following day when I take the AE to HKIA?
my other option would be to get a taxi with all three pieces on the day I was leaving to an in town check in which will cost more.
My ticket is a redemption btw before you say I have the money for first so should have money for a taxi. Hahaha
thanks!
If I on one journey take one or two pieces of luggage and use in town check in as I’m passing anyway, can i check in another piece of luggage on the following day when I take the AE to HKIA?
my other option would be to get a taxi with all three pieces on the day I was leaving to an in town check in which will cost more.
My ticket is a redemption btw before you say I have the money for first so should have money for a taxi. Hahaha
thanks!
Feb 20, 2019, 8:01 am
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hi there
i have done this once 2 years ago where i checked in 2 bags at the airport express station and i checked 1 carryon bag at the airport counter and i had absolutely no issue. I was flying business and im a one world sapphire. I really dont know if things have changed since then. Hope this helps. Good luck and safe travels.
i have done this once 2 years ago where i checked in 2 bags at the airport express station and i checked 1 carryon bag at the airport counter and i had absolutely no issue. I was flying business and im a one world sapphire. I really dont know if things have changed since then. Hope this helps. Good luck and safe travels.
Feb 20, 2019, 8:04 am
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you can check in 1 pc of luggage at a time up till your limit.
mind you, you may annoy some people here who thinks better, but noone can stop you checking in seperately if it makes your day better
mind you, you may annoy some people here who thinks better, but noone can stop you checking in seperately if it makes your day better
Feb 20, 2019, 8:24 am
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When you check in at the AEX, you actually pay for this service.
However for the OP - if you are travelling in F Class, will another 500-800HKD really will break the bank? - no judgement.
Feb 20, 2019, 8:42 am
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whats the 500-800hkd? uber black? i will not take a taxi to the airport because cabbies cheat a lot and/or are more accident prone.
if you really need to trek all the way far out, you could pay 75hkd for a airport express ticket on klook to check bags, then head out. take a bus directly to the airport or uber to tsing yi mtr station.... so u can catch the airport express with the ticket you checked ur bags with- it would work there.
there’s an airport express ticket thread in the HK forum.
if you really need to trek all the way far out, you could pay 75hkd for a airport express ticket on klook to check bags, then head out. take a bus directly to the airport or uber to tsing yi mtr station.... so u can catch the airport express with the ticket you checked ur bags with- it would work there.
there’s an airport express ticket thread in the HK forum.
Feb 20, 2019, 8:43 am
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whats the 500-800hkd? uber black?
if you really need to trek all the way far out, you could pay 75hkd for a airport express ticket on klook to check bags, then head out. take a bus directly to the airport or uber to tsing yi mtr station.... so u can catch the airport express with the ticket you checked ur bags with- it would work there.
there’s an airport express ticket thread in the HK forum.
if you really need to trek all the way far out, you could pay 75hkd for a airport express ticket on klook to check bags, then head out. take a bus directly to the airport or uber to tsing yi mtr station.... so u can catch the airport express with the ticket you checked ur bags with- it would work there.
there’s an airport express ticket thread in the HK forum.
as long as you can pay by card
Feb 20, 2019, 8:56 am
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Feb 20, 2019, 8:28 pm
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If your stopover at Western Harbour Crossing at the northbound (toward NT) bus stop, mind you the way to Kowloon MTR is a really long walk with a footbridge in between (it has lifts though). It may be easier to in town check in at Hong Kong Station then take the bus from Central.
Btw is the access to in-town check-in limit to once (or can be more) on a single airport express fare?
Btw is the access to in-town check-in limit to once (or can be more) on a single airport express fare?
Feb 20, 2019, 10:46 pm
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You are not limited to one in town checkin access. However the second and third access requires manual staff intervention as the ticket/octopus will be shown as used and the Octopus or Klook QR will not automatically open the gate a second time.
Feb 21, 2019, 1:11 am
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Thanks for the replies everyone! Really helpful information to help me decide what to do.
I'm staying near Kennedy town but that could also be an option as it seems less physically exhausting than trekking across a footbridge.
I'm student so just trying to do it as cheaply / convenient as possible but I see your point. haha
Ok, perfect! Will keep that in mind if I need to go in more than twice.
If your stopover at Western Harbour Crossing at the northbound (toward NT) bus stop, mind you the way to Kowloon MTR is a really long walk with a footbridge in between (it has lifts though). It may be easier to in town check in at Hong Kong Station then take the bus from Central.
Ok, perfect! Will keep that in mind if I need to go in more than twice.
Feb 21, 2019, 4:28 am
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Just take the A10 airport bus from Kennedy Town. The bus stop by the footbridge at the Western Harbour Crossing is really far away from the Airport Express counters.
Feb 21, 2019, 8:22 am
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I would but the issue is three suitcases and one big carry on. I would have to carry it uphill to the bus stop and also believe you are only allowed one suitcase and a carry on on the A10. I also need to check out of my accommodation at 12 noon but my flight isn't until 1 am the following morning. So if I did it in split journeys as I'm going that way anyway, it would be easier for me plus don't need to spend 12 hours at HKIA.
Thanks though I appreciate the input!
Thanks though I appreciate the input!