HKIA segregation
Nov 7, 2021, 10:51 pm
#16
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Hong Kong is one of the only places in the world where you can fly to China without a green QR code issued by a Chinese mission (the only other one being Taiwan, interestingly they also ban transits to China).
Nov 10, 2021, 2:55 pm
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Yes, and I always believe this indicates the Taipei and Beijing governments still have ways to talk to each other to discuss certain matters. It allows CI and BR to maintain a relatively unrestricted frequency and good cargo revenue. Before the pandemic, I've never seen cargo shipments go North America --> TPE --> Mainland China, but this seems to be a popular option these days. Some politicians mistakenly thought the no-transit to Mainland is a restriction imposed by the DPP government, which doesn't make much sense.
Nov 10, 2021, 10:43 pm
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Nov 10, 2021, 11:12 pm
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It's obviously for transit passengers from China to the rest of the world. That has been allowed for ages. This means if you're flying from China to the US/UK you could still enjoy the Wing before you step beyond the line of no-return at Gate 24.
Nov 10, 2021, 11:40 pm
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But in that case it won’t work the other way.
Which is to be expected, no indication HKG is going to segregate clean/dirty mainland flights.
Nov 19, 2021, 3:22 am
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The SCMP article mentions E1 will be a transfer point for Mainland-bound pax. It would suggest transit via HKG to Mainland to be possible, but I don't think it could be. This is why I wonder.
Yes, and I always believe this indicates the Taipei and Beijing governments still have ways to talk to each other to discuss certain matters. It allows CI and BR to maintain a relatively unrestricted frequency and good cargo revenue. Before the pandemic, I've never seen cargo shipments go North America --> TPE --> Mainland China, but this seems to be a popular option these days. Some politicians mistakenly thought the no-transit to Mainland is a restriction imposed by the DPP government, which doesn't make much sense.
Yes, and I always believe this indicates the Taipei and Beijing governments still have ways to talk to each other to discuss certain matters. It allows CI and BR to maintain a relatively unrestricted frequency and good cargo revenue. Before the pandemic, I've never seen cargo shipments go North America --> TPE --> Mainland China, but this seems to be a popular option these days. Some politicians mistakenly thought the no-transit to Mainland is a restriction imposed by the DPP government, which doesn't make much sense.
Transit E must be set up for this purpose, as no other transits are currently allowed.
Nov 19, 2021, 1:07 pm
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Paris, HK, Tokyo, Singapore and (maybe LA?) have been appointed by the Beijing 2022 organisers to be the international team's gateways into China, according to the guide they've released recently.
Transit E must be set up for this purpose, as no other transits are currently allowed.
Transit E must be set up for this purpose, as no other transits are currently allowed.
Nov 23, 2021, 3:15 am
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the olympic playbook is here:
https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/...tober-2021.pdf
I bet that the borders will be opened after 20th congress of CPC has finished in Q4 2022.
https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/...tober-2021.pdf
I bet that the borders will be opened after 20th congress of CPC has finished in Q4 2022.
Nov 23, 2021, 4:07 am
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the olympic playbook is here:
https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/...tober-2021.pdf
I bet that the borders will be opened after 20th congress of CPC has finished in Q4 2022.
https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/...tober-2021.pdf
I bet that the borders will be opened after 20th congress of CPC has finished in Q4 2022.
Nov 23, 2021, 2:27 pm
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the olympic playbook is here:
https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/...tober-2021.pdf
I bet that the borders will be opened after 20th congress of CPC has finished in Q4 2022.
https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/...tober-2021.pdf
I bet that the borders will be opened after 20th congress of CPC has finished in Q4 2022.
Nov 23, 2021, 3:34 pm
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Nov 23, 2021, 8:08 pm
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Nov 25, 2021, 12:32 am
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I shared the document with travelinmanS and his observation was that it doesn't mention fans. I suppose that isn't too earth shattering because fans are not the intended audience. That having been said, I think this omission might suggest where the priorities lie. Time will tell, I guess.