LHR-HKG Special flights
May 3, 2021, 5:03 am
#31
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: CGK
Posts: 2,375
Not announced yet but SCMP reported that UK-HK flights wll be resumed this week.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...gtype=homepage
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...gtype=homepage
clubeurope
May 3, 2021, 6:40 pm
#32
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: UK
Programs: Aadvantage Gold
Posts: 549
Not announced yet but SCMP reported that UK-HK flights wll be resumed this week.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...gtype=homepage
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...gtype=homepage
May 3, 2021, 9:28 pm
#33
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 384
The Hong Kong Govt. via leader Carrie Lam, announced UK flights can now resume. Further details will be announced later today in a press release.
It is now up to the airlines to get prepared. While passenger flights can resume shortly, there is a matter of resolving what happens to UK-inbound aircrew who cannot enter Hong Kong without undertaking 21 day quarantine for now - the rule needs to be changed for this to make flights more straightforward rather than double crewing + extending duty.
It is now up to the airlines to get prepared. While passenger flights can resume shortly, there is a matter of resolving what happens to UK-inbound aircrew who cannot enter Hong Kong without undertaking 21 day quarantine for now - the rule needs to be changed for this to make flights more straightforward rather than double crewing + extending duty.
May 3, 2021, 9:34 pm
#34
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Hong Kong, France
Programs: FB , BA Gold
Posts: 15,555
That's not correct either.
First the official announcement has to be made. I understand that airlines have already been notified.
Then the airlines have to schedule their crew given the very strict quarantine requirements.
BA has to get an additional FA crew who will stay onboard during the short turnaround in HKG. The F cabin is dedicated as rest area for the two crews.
CX has to find crews who will engage in their complicated rotation.
I don't know for VS.
But CX is already selling tickets from 14 May, with 5 weekly flights.
First the official announcement has to be made. I understand that airlines have already been notified.
Then the airlines have to schedule their crew given the very strict quarantine requirements.
BA has to get an additional FA crew who will stay onboard during the short turnaround in HKG. The F cabin is dedicated as rest area for the two crews.
CX has to find crews who will engage in their complicated rotation.
I don't know for VS.
But CX is already selling tickets from 14 May, with 5 weekly flights.
May 3, 2021, 9:39 pm
#35
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 2,279
That's not correct either.
First the official announcement has to be made. I understand that airlines have already been notified.
Then the airlines have to schedule their crew given the very strict quarantine requirements.
BA has to get an additional FA crew who will stay onboard during the short turnaround in HKG. The F cabin is dedicated as rest area for the two crews.
CX has to find crews who will engage in their complicated rotation.
I don't know for VS.
But CX is already selling tickets from 14 May, with 5 weekly flights.
First the official announcement has to be made. I understand that airlines have already been notified.
Then the airlines have to schedule their crew given the very strict quarantine requirements.
BA has to get an additional FA crew who will stay onboard during the short turnaround in HKG. The F cabin is dedicated as rest area for the two crews.
CX has to find crews who will engage in their complicated rotation.
I don't know for VS.
But CX is already selling tickets from 14 May, with 5 weekly flights.
May 4, 2021, 6:50 am
#36
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: CX Green, QF Platinum, BAEC Silver, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 10,780
The Hong Kong Govt. via leader Carrie Lam, announced UK flights can now resume. Further details will be announced later today in a press release.
It is now up to the airlines to get prepared. While passenger flights can resume shortly, there is a matter of resolving what happens to UK-inbound aircrew who cannot enter Hong Kong without undertaking 21 day quarantine for now - the rule needs to be changed for this to make flights more straightforward rather than double crewing + extending duty.
It is now up to the airlines to get prepared. While passenger flights can resume shortly, there is a matter of resolving what happens to UK-inbound aircrew who cannot enter Hong Kong without undertaking 21 day quarantine for now - the rule needs to be changed for this to make flights more straightforward rather than double crewing + extending duty.
May 4, 2021, 7:01 am
#37
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: UK
Programs: BA GGL, QR Gold, CX Silver, ITA Executive, TK Elite, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 62
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...1050400797.htm
It stated that HK residents in UK and Ireland can enter Hong Kong from 7 May onwards if things are not drastically worsened. It also shows some more information on the risk group classifications.