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I have flown through Hong Kong International (HKG) Airport numerous times over the past decade, and a few times very recently.
A few observations/ comments.
- Of biggest note- the bathrooms are spotless. Cleanest public bathrooms of any airport I have transited through in the world, but I suspect the bathrooms at Narita(NRT) and Haneda (HND) are just as spotless, I don't recall- but one expects spotless bathrooms as the norm in Japan
- HKG has awesome water stations located throughout the terminals. Not a little fountain, but wonderful water dispensers of both hot and cold water. The stations are big, very noticeable, and accessible, with multiple pour points. They even offer nice cups for free. No need to pay HMS Host $3.50 for a bottle of water. (see pics)
- Biometrics are in full swing. The airport knows exactly who you are at the airport, and where you are going. When I went to board my flight departing HKG, all that was needed was a view of my eyes by a computer to board the plane. No boarding pass, no passport. Just look in the computer and a green light tells you to enter the jetbridge
- the biggest construction project I have ever seen at any airport is currently going on at HKG. I did not notice this project passing through HKG just 60 days ago. It is huge, whatever is going on is massive. This surprised me as HKG is already a very modern airport. Must be huge plans for this already super modern airport. Whatever they are doing- they are not playing- really big stuff going on.
- I had no idea Shire owned Cathay Pacific. Shire is a huge owner of many things to include Coca Cola bottlers throughout the Western USA in states to include Arizona and Washington. Shire also is a big Coca Cola bottler in China. I have no idea if Cathay will remain in business, they were for many years one of the world's most internationally prized airlines. With multiple issues revolving Hong Kong (Cathay's massive hub), I would not be surprised if Cathay disappears, and a mainland China airline fills the void at HKG. I am sure a few on this board like Astro have a significantly better understanding of Cathay's situation.
- HKG is open for business. Not all the shops in the terminal are open, but the terminal is still fully functioning, and pretty darn nice
A few observations/ comments.
- Of biggest note- the bathrooms are spotless. Cleanest public bathrooms of any airport I have transited through in the world, but I suspect the bathrooms at Narita(NRT) and Haneda (HND) are just as spotless, I don't recall- but one expects spotless bathrooms as the norm in Japan
- HKG has awesome water stations located throughout the terminals. Not a little fountain, but wonderful water dispensers of both hot and cold water. The stations are big, very noticeable, and accessible, with multiple pour points. They even offer nice cups for free. No need to pay HMS Host $3.50 for a bottle of water. (see pics)
- Biometrics are in full swing. The airport knows exactly who you are at the airport, and where you are going. When I went to board my flight departing HKG, all that was needed was a view of my eyes by a computer to board the plane. No boarding pass, no passport. Just look in the computer and a green light tells you to enter the jetbridge
- the biggest construction project I have ever seen at any airport is currently going on at HKG. I did not notice this project passing through HKG just 60 days ago. It is huge, whatever is going on is massive. This surprised me as HKG is already a very modern airport. Must be huge plans for this already super modern airport. Whatever they are doing- they are not playing- really big stuff going on.
- I had no idea Shire owned Cathay Pacific. Shire is a huge owner of many things to include Coca Cola bottlers throughout the Western USA in states to include Arizona and Washington. Shire also is a big Coca Cola bottler in China. I have no idea if Cathay will remain in business, they were for many years one of the world's most internationally prized airlines. With multiple issues revolving Hong Kong (Cathay's massive hub), I would not be surprised if Cathay disappears, and a mainland China airline fills the void at HKG. I am sure a few on this board like Astro have a significantly better understanding of Cathay's situation.
- HKG is open for business. Not all the shops in the terminal are open, but the terminal is still fully functioning, and pretty darn nice
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