HKG Airport shut down 12 August
Aug 13, 2019, 11:20 pm
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Aug 13, 2019, 11:34 pm
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Currently at the airport (1.30 pm) and both arrivals and departures flowing freely. There’s only a small contingent of protesters sitting on the floor near arrival area B. I don’t know what the T2 situation is.
Aug 13, 2019, 11:37 pm
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LOL
, as if the protesters need more reminders how incompetent successive gov't have been.20 Years of Bared Prime Real Estate and Lead Piping fiasco at Kai Ching Estate @:-)
Aug 13, 2019, 11:59 pm
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3022684/court-order-bans-protests-hong-kong-airport-apart
the designated area is size or starbucks premise at arrivals area. yeah thats gonna work
anyways i am no legal expert but violation of court order allows arrest?
RTHK also reporting public opinion swey against the protestors due to mob behavior... the public opinion is ultimate judge on this movement.
the designated area is size or starbucks premise at arrivals area. yeah thats gonna work
anyways i am no legal expert but violation of court order allows arrest?RTHK also reporting public opinion swey against the protestors due to mob behavior... the public opinion is ultimate judge on this movement.
Aug 14, 2019, 12:16 am
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Live stream from HKIA shows AVESCO checking for boarding passes (or e-mail confirmation) and passports prior to entry into terminal from the taxi drop off area. Lines aren't too long but best to arrive earlier. Not sure if they are doing the same for airport express.
Some person said she's standby and the security personnel let them in. Reporter mentions the fact that it's currently unclear what is the standard for entry - stand by passengers and those who will buy their ticket at the airport
Some person said she's standby and the security personnel let them in. Reporter mentions the fact that it's currently unclear what is the standard for entry - stand by passengers and those who will buy their ticket at the airport
Aug 14, 2019, 1:38 am
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HKIA interim injunction in its entirety:
https://www.hongkongairport.com/tc/i...565759853171-1
https://www.hongkongairport.com/iwov...tice/Order.pdf
Designated "Protest Area" appears to be the far left and far right sides of the Arrivals Hall.
https://www.hongkongairport.com/tc/i...565759853171-1
https://www.hongkongairport.com/iwov...tice/Order.pdf
Designated "Protest Area" appears to be the far left and far right sides of the Arrivals Hall.
Aug 14, 2019, 3:17 am
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HKIA interim injunction in its entirety:
https://www.hongkongairport.com/tc/i...565759853171-1
https://www.hongkongairport.com/iwov...tice/Order.pdf
Designated "Protest Area" appears to be the far left and far right sides of the Arrivals Hall.
https://www.hongkongairport.com/tc/i...565759853171-1
https://www.hongkongairport.com/iwov...tice/Order.pdf
Designated "Protest Area" appears to be the far left and far right sides of the Arrivals Hall.
Aug 14, 2019, 3:29 am
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Aug 14, 2019, 3:42 am
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Fully respect and support HK people's freedom of speech or assembly, albeit not at a very comfortable place, but freedom is subject to a certain limitation such as the rule of law anyway.
In return, appreciate that the same HK people also respect and support passengers' freedom of movement, regardless of their nationality, origin, political view or religion etc.
In return, appreciate that the same HK people also respect and support passengers' freedom of movement, regardless of their nationality, origin, political view or religion etc.
Aug 14, 2019, 4:07 am
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Unfortunately no. There is a bit of fineprint in that injunction order to make sure it doesn't contradict Basic Law.
So, protesters will have to go through the usual procedures of applying for a letter of no objection, though IMO this is highly unlikely that the HK police will grant this.
...only where the conduct of such
demonstration or protest or public order event is lawful and peaceful
provided that nothing in this Order shall be construed as authorising
any demonstration, protest or public order event in contravention to the
Public Order Ordinance (Cap. 245);
demonstration or protest or public order event is lawful and peaceful
provided that nothing in this Order shall be construed as authorising
any demonstration, protest or public order event in contravention to the
Public Order Ordinance (Cap. 245);
Aug 14, 2019, 4:22 am
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Anyway, glad to hear that things are now vaguely back to normal at HKG.
Last edited by Too much travel; Aug 14, 2019 at 4:43 am
Aug 14, 2019, 5:34 am
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Rather than engaging in political discussion, could anyone in HK or even at airport let us know what the situation looks like and if pax have been able to check-in?