MH checkin times at HKG
Mar 4, 2017, 7:31 pm
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MH checkin times at HKG
In the past, when MH was operating 737's to HKG, checkin for departures from HKG did not open until 2 hours before departure - probably due to the relatively small seat count on these aircraft. Now that KUL-HKG services have been upgraded to A330's, does anyone know if checkin at HKG is opening earlier? The MH website does not appear to have much useful info on the subject.
Mar 9, 2017, 11:20 pm
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MH used to operate one of its flight with a 777 (less than 2 years ago) and check-in opened about 2.5 hours before.
But frankly, why would you check in so early on a regional flight? Actually, getting to the airport just an hour early will insure shorter lines. or you can check at an airpor express station where MH shares desk with other airlines and can therefore accept your bag early.
But frankly, why would you check in so early on a regional flight? Actually, getting to the airport just an hour early will insure shorter lines. or you can check at an airpor express station where MH shares desk with other airlines and can therefore accept your bag early.
Mar 9, 2017, 11:57 pm
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Earlier check in is a good option especially for OWE, F lounges at HKG worth spending 2+ hours and check in only 2 hours before flight will leave only around 1 hour at lounge, just enough time to have a meal at the Pier F.
Mar 10, 2017, 8:05 pm
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My motives exactly! With only ~90 mins between checkin and boarding, getting to the F lounges (specially the Pier) was a real hassle.
Mar 11, 2017, 5:17 am
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Whatever you do don't leave it too late. MH uses the 200 series midfield concourse gates (even with the 333) - and that's either a full train ride from the wing, or doubling back from the pier to near the bridge and catching the train from there. Either lounge you visit...... it's a bit of a hassle
Mar 11, 2017, 11:18 pm
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Whatever you do don't leave it too late. MH uses the 200 series midfield concourse gates (even with the 333) - and that's either a full train ride from the wing, or doubling back from the pier to near the bridge and catching the train from there. Either lounge you visit...... it's a bit of a hassle
Apr 3, 2017, 10:53 pm
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Well, having just done it, I can happily report that checkin for the A330 HKG-KUL flight (MH073) does indeed open 3 hours prior to flight time, ie. 1145. Much nicer!
Apr 5, 2017, 3:56 am
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plenty of time to enjoy the lounges in HKG!
Apr 5, 2017, 8:15 pm
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Apr 6, 2017, 5:52 am
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Can't wait to experience it myself, though still no traveling plan with them yet...