Meet & Greet at airport gate in HKG
Sep 11, 2014, 7:23 am
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I've never used this service but my understanding is that currently it does not "whisk you through immigration." You get a ride to immigration but then have to join the same line as everyone else. Can someone correct me if I am wrong?
When I've arrived at HKG, I've invariably seen an electric cart meet the plane bearing a sign listing the cost of the cart transfer which was either HK$50 or HK$100 per person, I forget which.
When I've arrived at HKG, I've invariably seen an electric cart meet the plane bearing a sign listing the cost of the cart transfer which was either HK$50 or HK$100 per person, I forget which.
Sep 11, 2014, 9:02 am
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Meet & Greet at airport gate in HKG
We have booked this service for our trip in October. Confirmation says: We are pleased to confirm your airport pick-up service by Toyota Alphard multi-purpose vehicle (6-seater) at HK$1,300 per car, one way. Our representative will meet you at the end of air-bridge and assist you through customs and luggage clearance.
Sep 11, 2014, 6:40 pm
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Assistance through customs is a big nothing in HK, customs is fast and easy. The lines are at immigration so It is interesting that they don't mention assistance through immigration, which tends to support my point just above.
Sep 11, 2014, 6:56 pm
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flyertalk said GVA was no problem. the queue there was not short. i "regretted" not paying for VVIP with car to plane. most on flyertalk fly premium, which makes a difference in getting off plane and getting into queue, and rest/sleep.
the first time i can pay for buggy without queue jump, i will try it. after that i will probably base it on airport walking distances, connection times, mobility/stamina of people i am with (after longhaul economy flight) etc.
also for example, Musken may not have paid much on top of transfer.
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Sep 11, 2014, 7:24 pm
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If you're a second tier (or better) elite on most any carrier, HK gives away queue jump for free. After waiting in line once, before entering customs go to the little office where they will have you fill out something and then put a sticker on the back of your passport. That can be used in the automatic lines, both on entry and exit from HK, and it's good for the life of your passport. I believe it can even be used when entering HK by land from Shenzhen.
Make sure you have the card that qualifies you in your possession. They will require it and compare it against a picture of cards that qualify.
Make sure you have the card that qualifies you in your possession. They will require it and compare it against a picture of cards that qualify.
Sep 11, 2014, 7:34 pm
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some of us arent. and it has to be renewed right? so cant buy US status for example just to get it. but they do have the frequent visistor thing for anyone, if youre hitting multiple stops in asia via HKG. i havent looked at it very hard (versus doing point-to-point) but getting an FS HK apartment for a month then bouncing around might be an interesting option.
but yes mostly very frequent travelers on flyertalk including this forum, including in premium classes.
then one could buy status from airline that sells it
(for example US airways, at least at the moment)
although not sure what airlines are partners/accepted
but yes mostly very frequent travelers on flyertalk including this forum, including in premium classes.
The HK frequent traveler is valid as long as your passport. To renew is also very easy and free. Definitely worth doing if you are headed to HK more than a couple of times a year. I recently switched to my new (renewed) passport and it took less than five minutes to update everything and get a new barcode.
(for example US airways, at least at the moment)
although not sure what airlines are partners/accepted
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Sep 12, 2014, 9:17 am
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some of us arent. and it has to be renewed right? so cant buy US status for example just to get it. but they do have the frequent visistor thing for anyone, if youre hitting multiple stops in asia via HKG. i havent looked at it very hard (versus doing point-to-point) but getting an FS HK apartment for a month then bouncing around might be an interesting option.
but yes mostly very frequent travelers on flyertalk including this forum, including in premium classes.
but yes mostly very frequent travelers on flyertalk including this forum, including in premium classes.
Sep 12, 2014, 9:33 am
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+1: This is the fastest way to the FSHK.
Jan 23, 2015, 4:43 pm
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There is a fast track available for elite members from a number of airlines, but not for your first visit. On your first visit, you go through immigration and then immediately after can go into an office and apply for (and get) a passport sticker which will allow you to use e-lanes for all subsequent interactions, including departures.
Jan 24, 2015, 2:59 pm
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There is a fast track available for elite members from a number of airlines, but not for your first visit. On your first visit, you go through immigration and then immediately after can go into an office and apply for (and get) a passport sticker which will allow you to use e-lanes for all subsequent interactions, including departures.
Jan 27, 2015, 7:56 pm
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There is a fast track available for elite members from a number of airlines, but not for your first visit. On your first visit, you go through immigration and then immediately after can go into an office and apply for (and get) a passport sticker which will allow you to use e-lanes for all subsequent interactions, including departures.