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Jan 11, 2023, 2:20 pm
#46
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium, LTP; IHG Platinum
Posts: 7,180
Check-in and boarding processes for CX flights to Mainland
The dust has been settled for a few days as far as the reopening of Mainland of China is concerned. Has anyone on FT flown to China since Jan 8? I am interested in knowing the Checkin and boarding process, in particular, regarding the COVID test certificate. I know that the WeChat mini-program from Customs of China does not require uploading of the PCR test certificate. Does CX check the certificate at all at either checkin or at gate after one shows the green code? Thanks.
Jan 11, 2023, 11:29 pm
#47
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: HKG
Posts: 1,338
The dust has been settled for a few days as far as the reopening of Mainland of China is concerned. Has anyone on FT flown to China since Jan 8? I am interested in knowing the Checkin and boarding process, in particular, regarding the COVID test certificate. I know that the WeChat mini-program from Customs of China does not require uploading of the PCR test certificate. Does CX check the certificate at all at either checkin or at gate after one shows the green code? Thanks.
Jan 12, 2023, 1:50 am
#48
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ORF, RIC
Programs: UA LT 1K, 3 MM; Marriott Titanium, LTP; IHG Platinum
Posts: 7,180
The dust has been settled for a few days as far as the reopening of Mainland of China is concerned. Has anyone on FT flown to China since Jan 8? I am interested in knowing the Checkin and boarding process, in particular, regarding the COVID test certificate. I know that the WeChat mini-program from Customs of China does not require uploading of the PCR test certificate. Does CX check the certificate at all at either checkin or at gate after one shows the green code? Thanks.
Jan 17, 2023, 5:44 am
#49
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: CRK MNL
Programs: CX Gold
Posts: 1,339
Will be going to HK next month.
So I will need to do a self administered RAT before my flight, take a photo of the result with my name and date (and time taken?). Take RAT again for the next 5 days with picture. When is the start of this 5 day RAT, upon clearing immigration? Or the next day after arrival? Are there particular test kit brands that are accepted?
So I will need to do a self administered RAT before my flight, take a photo of the result with my name and date (and time taken?). Take RAT again for the next 5 days with picture. When is the start of this 5 day RAT, upon clearing immigration? Or the next day after arrival? Are there particular test kit brands that are accepted?
Last edited by boybi; Jan 17, 2023 at 6:16 pm
Jan 17, 2023, 6:46 am
#50
Join Date: Jun 2020
Programs: FlyingBlue
Posts: 2,539
Will be going to HK next month.
So I will need to do a self administered RAT before my flight, take a photo picture of the result with my name and date (and time taken?). Take RAT again for the next 5 days with picture. When is the start of this 5 day RAT, upon clearing immigrant? Or the next day after arrival? Are there particular test kit brands that are accepted?
So I will need to do a self administered RAT before my flight, take a photo picture of the result with my name and date (and time taken?). Take RAT again for the next 5 days with picture. When is the start of this 5 day RAT, upon clearing immigrant? Or the next day after arrival? Are there particular test kit brands that are accepted?
As for the 5 extra tests on arrival, they are now a mere suggestion.
Jan 20, 2023, 12:20 am
#53
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ Elite Gold, HH Gold, Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 25
On a scale from 2019 to 2022, how enjoyable would a long weekend in Hong Kong be these days with purely touristic intentions? I understand outdoor masks are still in play, are we back to normal apart from that or should I wait a tad longer?
Jan 20, 2023, 12:23 am
#54
Join Date: Jun 2020
Programs: FlyingBlue
Posts: 2,539
If you liked it then, you'll enjoy going back now.
Jan 20, 2023, 2:29 am
#56
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 3,123
A lot lot quieter in tourist areas without Mainland and other visitors. Shopkeepers, never a friendly bunch, seem to have gotten testier. Outside Central, Westerners have become a rare sight.
All in, the city seems really provincial these days. The sense of worldliness has gone.
All in, the city seems really provincial these days. The sense of worldliness has gone.
Jan 21, 2023, 7:39 pm
#59
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Boston, Jo'burg, HK
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Lifetime Diamond, CX Gold, Mrs. Pickles travels for free
Posts: 13,253
Jan 25, 2023, 7:09 am
#60
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 632
Are there any plans for Hong Kong to scrap the RAT requirement by March? I wanted to do a 2 - 3 night stopover in HK.. but the idea of testing positive (which could happen to anyone) at the last minute scares me.. especially if the whole trip is riding on the chance of needing to test negative :/