Hong Kong Check In to Maximize Lounge Time
I'm scheduled to fly this evening on QF118 (10:30p Departure), and after exploring HK all day today, want to head to the airport quite early to lounge hop and shower. I am a OWE.
I tried checking in online and have to go to the counter to pick up my boarding pass. My questions are: 1) If I do In-Town check In on the Airport Express, do I have to actually check a bag (I only have a carry on), or can I use it to just receive a BP to clear security? 2) If I've already done online checkin, can I just approach any qantas desk to get my boarding pass? 3) Are there other methods of checking in i'm not considering? Thanks in advance for the help! |
@FSUSeminole007 I am aware of quite a few who have taken this very route :)
1) No 2) That's fine 3) Nup (based on a single segment trip). |
I'm not sure of the hours that QF checkin desk is open, have noticed it was closed once when I was flying CX so it definitely isn't all hours. Airport Express check-in is always open independently of airline hours, and as serfty stated no checked baggage is required.
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Its a nice marketing advantage - a good reason to transfer through HKG as opposed to other SE Asian airports. |
Not wishing to be pedantic, but Hong Kong is definitely not in Southeast Asia!
The Airport Express check-in is a great plus. It's a pity so few cities/airports have such a facility - just HKG and KUL off the top of my head. |
Originally Posted by FSUSeminole007
(Post 31054053)
I'm scheduled to fly this evening on QF118 (10:30p Departure), and after exploring HK all day today, want to head to the airport quite early to lounge hop and shower. I am a OWE.
I tried checking in online and have to go to the counter to pick up my boarding pass. My questions are: 1) If I do In-Town check In on the Airport Express, do I have to actually check a bag (I only have a carry on), or can I use it to just receive a BP to clear security? 2) If I've already done online checkin, can I just approach any qantas desk to get my boarding pass? 3) Are there other methods of checking in i'm not considering? Thanks in advance for the help! Fortunately, I had saved the BP on my thumb drive and found a place in the check in lines (D?) that could print it, HKD$10. With the hard copy I went straight through and could access many different lounges (WP). Oh and consider enrolling in the e-Channel service to go through immigration easily at HKG AP https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services...html#australia |
Originally Posted by Too much travel
(Post 31055528)
The Airport Express check-in is a great plus. It's a pity so few cities/airports have such a facility - just HKG and KUL off the top of my head.
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Originally Posted by Hvr
(Post 31056360)
If you check in on-line make sure you have a hard copy of your BP. I've tried to go airside with an electronic copy and was refused.
Fortunately, I had saved the BP on my thumb drive and found a place in the check in lines (D?) that could print it, HKD$10. With the hard copy I went straight through and could access many different lounges (WP). Oh and consider enrolling in the e-Channel service to go through immigration easily at HKG AP https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services...html#australia |
Originally Posted by sxc
(Post 31064103)
How long ago was this? It’s not the case anymore. The issue with the BP was in June last year. It would be good if you can use electronic BPs now. |
Originally Posted by FSUSeminole007
(Post 31054053)
I'm scheduled to fly this evening on QF118 (10:30p Departure), and after exploring HK all day today, want to head to the airport quite early to lounge hop and shower. I am a OWE.
I tried checking in online and have to go to the counter to pick up my boarding pass. My questions are: 1) If I do In-Town check In on the Airport Express, do I have to actually check a bag (I only have a carry on), or can I use it to just receive a BP to clear security? 2) If I've already done online checkin, can I just approach any qantas desk to get my boarding pass? 3) Are there other methods of checking in i'm not considering? Thanks in advance for the help! |
Originally Posted by Too much travel
(Post 31055528)
Not wishing to be pedantic, but Hong Kong is definitely not in Southeast Asia!
The Airport Express check-in is a great plus. It's a pity so few cities/airports have such a facility - just HKG and KUL off the top of my head. |
Originally Posted by worldiswide
(Post 31077970)
Vienna also has in town check-in
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