Express path pass for a friend in Y

[v1nce007]

Hi all

Hopefully this isn't a stupid question.

I'm travelling with a friend HKG-BNE next month on QF. Same flight but I'm in J, she is in Y. Given we will be checking in and going through security at the same time, can I ask for an express path pass for her? Or should I just save mine for a future Y trip on my own?

Will probably check in at Hong Kong station.

 

[blackcat20]

You should both be able to go through on the one express pass/

 

[v1nce007]

You should both be able to go through on the one express pass/

Ah, good point; I didn't think of that.

I'm yet to tell her that we won't be sitting together :shock: Oh well, at least I'll be able to guest her into the lounge.

 

[scubabe]

Yep, I did this on Monday morning, we had one express pass each and just at the last second before we approached the lines I tucked mine back into my bag and thought I'd try getting through with both of us on one pass. Worked like a dream and now we have one spare express pass for next time we go through

 

[n7of9]

I'm yet to tell her that we won't be sitting together :shock: .

Let me know how that goes, I've so far managed to get away with it but it's always a 'consideration' when I'm making plans

 

[Moindardt]

I have got a whole heap of express pass cards for BNE because the guards wouldn't less us use it (shut the whole thing down) on a number of occasions. I can only think of once when it was open and that was when the place was completely empty. Had been told by other J pax and FAs that it was pretty common in BNE.

 

[bmcc]

I'm travelling with a friend HKG-BNE next month

FYI - there is no 'express path' facility at HKIA, regardless of status or class of travel.

HKIA is a very efficient airport and you will not need one. You will be through customs and security in no more than 20 minutes, even at peak hour.

 

[mushez]

I have got a whole heap of express pass cards for BNE because the guards wouldn't less us use it (shut the whole thing down) on a number of occasions. I can only think of once when it was open and that was when the place was completely empty. Had been told by other J pax and FAs that it was pretty common in BNE.

BNE on arrival? - they shut down express lines from 7pm each night - but assume it would be open at 6am when the QF flight from HKG arrives - and assume would be opened from 5am or something when the first of the many morning rush flights arrive.

BNE on departures - I always go through the red tape and close it behind me prior to security and carry on through - but they changed it last time I went through for immigration forcing everything via fastgates and only have 2 staff on counters for fastgate issues.

 

[drewbles]

I've found it depends on the 'dragon' guarding the express path queues at both SYD and MEL. I've seen them outright refuse if both pax don't have a pass, and also let both through if only one does.

I'd suggest you ask at check in for a second, or possibly someone here may have a spare you could get