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northsideguy Sep 28, 2012 12:54 pm

HKG Immigrations Question
 
Hi! Would someone be able to tell me if I'm traveling C Class on U, can I use the expidiated immigrations line or to I have to wait with the masses in the regular immigrations line? Thanks!

silver-tls Sep 28, 2012 1:02 pm

There are no elite/premium cabin lines for immigration at HKG. Either HK resident or visitor IIRC.

BH62 Sep 28, 2012 7:28 pm

HKG Immigrations Question
 
Dream on, no special line at HKG. Been there, done that.

tentseller Sep 29, 2012 3:09 pm

You can use the HK expedited immigration line if you have HKID.

Steve M Sep 29, 2012 3:28 pm


Originally Posted by tentseller (Post 19408149)
You can use the HK expedited immigration line if you have HKID.

He can also use the Crew line if he's airline crew. He can also use the Diplomat line if he's an ambassador.

Presumably, he doesn't have an HKID - otherwise he would not be here asking the question.

silver-tls Oct 1, 2012 10:28 am

If you're traveling with someone who has an HKID, the agents usually have no problem processing.

Captain Schmidt Oct 5, 2012 5:09 am

If you have an APEC card then you may also use the resident's line.
Cards are available subject to eligibility rules, but I'm guessing that the OP is a US citizen and as far as I know, they are not yet issuing ABTCs to US citizens.

idiparker Oct 6, 2012 8:28 pm

Actually there has been a new development in this area in the last few weeks, if you have status with some airlines:

http://www.ausbt.com.au/fast-track-f...g-kong-airport

"Members of frequent flyer schemes from over 30 airlines qualify for free membership in the Hong Kong government’s Frequent Visitor programme.

This lets you use the Frequent Visitor e-Channel – an automated immigration lane similar to Australia’s SmartGate system – at Hong Kong airport, as well as the Shenzhen Bay immigration checkpoint and ferry terminals for Macau and China."

AA_EXP09 Oct 7, 2012 4:01 pm


Originally Posted by idiparker (Post 19450563)
Actually there has been a new development in this area in the last few weeks, if you have status with some airlines:

http://www.ausbt.com.au/fast-track-f...g-kong-airport

"Members of frequent flyer schemes from over 30 airlines qualify for free membership in the Hong Kong government’s Frequent Visitor programme.

This lets you use the Frequent Visitor e-Channel – an automated immigration lane similar to Australia’s SmartGate system – at Hong Kong airport, as well as the Shenzhen Bay immigration checkpoint and ferry terminals for Macau and China."

I'm CX GO but flying as much as I do would make getting the card easy anyways.

nacho Oct 7, 2012 5:10 pm


Originally Posted by idiparker (Post 19450563)
Actually there has been a new development in this area in the last few weeks, if you have status with some airlines:

http://www.ausbt.com.au/fast-track-f...g-kong-airport

"Members of frequent flyer schemes from over 30 airlines qualify for free membership in the Hong Kong government’s Frequent Visitor programme.

This lets you use the Frequent Visitor e-Channel – an automated immigration lane similar to Australia’s SmartGate system – at Hong Kong airport, as well as the Shenzhen Bay immigration checkpoint and ferry terminals for Macau and China."

My 4 year old is a UA silver and unfortunately children are not allowed to use e-channel :(

garykung Nov 4, 2012 2:57 am

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stingray300 Nov 16, 2012 4:28 pm

There's some more information on the e-Channel thread in the CX forum

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...e-channel.html


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