Upcoming MR to HKG... int'l noob
Mar 8, 2018, 3:15 am
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The only DL metal flight to HKG is DL 38/39 exSEA.
This is why I am reminding DL 38 flyers from HKG about this onward duty-free issue as HKG and SIN have the most competitive duty-free prices in Asia.
I am sure you would need to put liquids into your check bags connecting LAX PMD?
Last edited by tentseller; Mar 8, 2018 at 3:23 am
Mar 8, 2018, 3:27 am
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My inbound flight a few days ago landed a few minutes early. I can't remember the gate, though. I see that you are not checking bags so that's good. I agree with the previous poster about their efficiency, though, as the wait for my bag was only 5 minutes. For the return, my departure gate was gate 21.
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If you check HKG layout map you will understand why I carp about gate 65.
Mar 8, 2018, 5:19 am
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Just a note for all US-bound flyers from Asia TPAC: After you land and processed for entry into the US, before reaching your gate you will be required to go through US TSA security.
If you have dutyfree liquid make sure you place it into your check bags or plan to have one checked after CBP customs and before this security.
TSA does not honour the tamperproof sealed bags from outside the US.
If you have dutyfree liquid make sure you place it into your check bags or plan to have one checked after CBP customs and before this security.
TSA does not honour the tamperproof sealed bags from outside the US.
You may carry duty free liquids in secure, tamper–evident bags, more than 3.4 oz or 100 ml in your carry-on bag if:
- The duty free liquids were purchased internationally and you are traveling to the United States with a connecting flight.
- The liquids are packed in a transparent, secure, tamper-evident bag by the retailer and do not show signs of tampering when presented to TSA for screening.
- The original receipt for the liquids is present and the purchase was made within 48 hours.
Mar 8, 2018, 7:04 am
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You're doing mileage runs just to make Silver???
You could get most of the Silver perks by simply getting one of the very-easy-to-get-approved DL AMEX cards.
I actually just landed in HKG on a 12-hr turn mileage run on DL. I had some GUCs to burn and only needed to do this one trip for the year to get up to PLAT because the DM waiver is gone; so, I have switched all of my 100,000+ miles per year flying to AA and One World. (this is the first time in years where I haven't been able to access the Pier Lounge here.
I remember my very first MR! I still do 1-2 of them per year to JNB. But this fare was less than $500 LAX-SEA-HKG-SEA-LAX so I had to jump on it.
After next year I will not longer travel on DL--once I lose my DM, then my PLAT...
MY GUC cleared for SEA-HKG and I am #1 for 3 seats on tomorrow's UG list to J.
Staying at the Regal Hotel right now.
HKG is a fun city, but I am coming back here in June so I didn't feel like staying here and seeing any of the city this time.
Mar 8, 2018, 9:43 am
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If you can still cancel your hotel I would; stay somewhere in Kowloon, walk around at night, and in the morning take the Star Ferry from Kowloon to HK island and from there the Airport Express to HKG.
Mar 8, 2018, 10:55 am
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Actually, it's not relevant at all, if the duty free is properly packaged. I'm continually surprised at the lack of awareness of the TSA international inbound liquids rule:
I agree! By going to a hotel in town, the OP doesn't have to predict between being tired or awake and can sleep between 0 and 11 hours (and whenever you feel like) and have the balance of time spend roaming around in town (either side of the harbour). When the AE is operating, it's only 30 minutes to get between airport and hotel. But getting back to Regal Airport in the middle of the night is not an easy ride. Night buses take a while to make extra stops around the airport, and taxis cost a lot.
Mar 8, 2018, 4:32 pm
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Actually, it's not relevant at all, if the duty free is properly packaged. I'm continually surprised at the lack of awareness of the TSA international inbound liquids rule:
Aug 6, 2018, 6:37 am
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Flightaware shows that Delta 39 landed 2 hours ago and parked at Gate 29; and that the most recent Delta 38 left from the same gate.
Mrs. ND76 and I are headed for HKG three weeks from now. We are going to spend 7 nights there. We are hopeful of using our GUCs (we are waitlisted in both directions; the westbound showed 24 empty D1 seats; the eastbound doesn't look good, with only 8 D1 seats left).
Mrs. ND76 and I are headed for HKG three weeks from now. We are going to spend 7 nights there. We are hopeful of using our GUCs (we are waitlisted in both directions; the westbound showed 24 empty D1 seats; the eastbound doesn't look good, with only 8 D1 seats left).
Aug 6, 2018, 6:45 am
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I also advise against staying at the airport, but would stay on HK (e.g. Wanchai or Sheungwan) instead of Kowloon.
Aug 6, 2018, 7:06 am
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Flightaware shows that Delta 39 landed 2 hours ago and parked at Gate 29; and that the most recent Delta 38 left from the same gate.
Mrs. ND76 and I are headed for HKG three weeks from now. We are going to spend 7 nights there. We are hopeful of using our GUCs (we are waitlisted in both directions; the westbound showed 24 empty D1 seats; the eastbound doesn't look good, with only 8 D1 seats left).
Mrs. ND76 and I are headed for HKG three weeks from now. We are going to spend 7 nights there. We are hopeful of using our GUCs (we are waitlisted in both directions; the westbound showed 24 empty D1 seats; the eastbound doesn't look good, with only 8 D1 seats left).
Last edited by tentseller; Aug 6, 2018 at 7:14 am