HKG lounge crawl 9 June 2024 (the annual Asian lounge crawl)

[Matt_01]

I think I now have flights into HKG arriving 8 Jun at 17:30 on OM 2971. I was planning to go into town but as most seem to be staying at Novotel Citygate, I have booked there as well.

Of the 6 of us on QF30, who already has a seat in J? So the rest of us can monitor our chances of an upgrade.
Still plenty of seats right now, but still too far away to make any predictions.
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I am in 2A.

 

[RooFlyer]

For those staying at Novotel Citygate at Tung Chung and arriving late, check on the pick-up bus timetables. Before covid, I arrived late - from memory was at the pick-up point at ?10:30pm? and the bus had stopped running. I called the hotel and no-one picked up the phone, on any of the menu choices (reception, restaurant, switch), over multiple calls. I ended up getting a taxi.

 

[DejaBrew]

Currently in whY and still contemplating whether or not to submit a J request…

Contemplation over. Upgrade request now submitted.

I think I now have flights into HKG arriving 8 Jun at 17:30 on OM 2971.

Seems I’ll be arriving hot on your heels.

 

[Matt_01]

For those staying at Novotel Citygate at Tung Chung and arriving late, check on the pick-up bus timetables. Before covid, I arrived late - from memory was at the pick-up point at ?10:30pm? and the bus had stopped running. I called the hotel and no-one picked up the phone, on any of the menu choices (reception, restaurant, switch), over multiple calls. I ended up getting a taxi.

Is there a free bus hotel transfer, I didn't even think of this as I was thinking I would arrive and have catch a taxi. For all times I have been to HKG the routine was the same, get off the plane and get on the train to the city.

 

[DejaBrew]

Is there a free bus hotel transfer, I didn't even think of this as I was thinking I would arrive and have catch a taxi. For all times I have been to HKG the routine was the same, get off the plane and get on the train to the city.

Details here -:

Destination Info - Novotel Citygate Hong Kong - Hong Kong Airport Hotel

 

[serfty]

Details here -:

Destination Info - Novotel Citygate Hong Kong - Hong Kong Airport Hotel

Or get your Octopus out and catch an "S" bus for under AU$1.

Public Buses, To and From Airport - Hong Kong International Airport

www.hongkongairport.com

 

[Fifa]

Unfortunately I am going to have to move from Gold to Bronze.
I'll be looking forward to reading updates with interest. Have fun!

 

[serfty]

Unfortunately I am going to have to move from Gold to Bronze.
I'll be looking forward to reading updates with interest. Have fun!

No Macau?

Here is a link to the 2018 HKG crawl. Over a dozen attendees and seemed to get quite a bit discombulated on the day, but all had fun!

HKG lounge crawl 10 June 2018

The location for the sixth annual Asian lounge crawl has been chosen - Hong Kong (HKG). There is quite a bit of competition between carriers on the AU-HKG routes at the moment, so hopefully this will continue through next year. The CX Pier J lounge has opened since we were last there and is...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[danss]

Platinum (I will be there)
@RooFlyer
@Matt_01
@serfty
@Bindibuys
@Mattg
@WilsonM
@Larko1
@jswong
@DejaBrew

Gold (I'm a maybe)
@Fifa
@Aeolus
@Scenicbumblebee
@PrezRegan
@Hans

Silver (Still thinking)
@craven morehead what does it take to bump you up a notch
@Ade

Bronze (Not attending but had to leave a comment)
@JessicaTam
@straitman
@cwd

Who	Status	HKG arrival Flight/Time/Date	HKG departure flight/time	Sat. Night Accommodation (if applicable)
@Matt_01	QFE	TBA	QF30 - 20:00	TBA
@RooFlyer	QFE	CI607 00:15 on Sunday	QF128 - 19:30	Regal Airport Hotel, Check Lap Kok
@serfty	QFE	SQ898 22:45 Friday	CX101 - 23:55	Novotel Citygate, Tung Chung
@Bindibuys	QFE		QF30 - 20:00
@Mattg	QFE	QF127 Friday	CX408 - 22:50
@WilsonM	QFE	CX906 Friday	CX408 - 22:50
@Scenicbumblebee	QFR/QC	QF29 Friday	QF30 - 20:00	Novotel Citygate, Tung Chung
@Hans
@Larko1	QFE	QF29 Thursday	QF30 - 20:00	The Silveri, Tung Chung
@jswong		Tuesday	QF30 - 20:00	Novotel Citygate, Tung Chung
@DejaBrew	QFE	QF29 Saturday	QF30 - 20:00	Novotel Citygate, Tung Chung

danss platinum QC QF29 Thursday QF30 - 20:00 Novotel Citygate, Tung Chung

 

[Flyfrequently]

So want to do this, just trying to work it out.
Fly into DPS late 8th June......

 

[Mattg]

So want to do this, just trying to work it out.
Fly into DPS late 8th June......

Well, there is a Hong Kong Airlines flight leaving DPS at 08:15 on the 9th. You could even earn Velocity points on that. Then you'd just need a oneworld flight out in the evening.

 

[Flyfrequently]

Well, there is a Hong Kong Airlines flight leaving DPS at 08:15 on the 9th. You could even earn Velocity points on that. Then you'd just need a oneworld flight out in the evening.

Thanks @Mattg I did see that, and the OneWorld flight back to DPS isn't till 10 am the next day Might have to plan for 2025

 

[danss]

I've just updated the list in post #2.

For those who are planning to come, if you haven't yet advised of your flights/accommodation please feel free to post them in this thread.

I am planning to come, please be advised of my flights and accommodation. Cheers D

Arriving QF29 6/6, Departing QF30 9/6, QC, Novotel Citygate, Tung Chung

 

[serfty]

I've just updated the lists in post #2 and #3.

For those who are planning to come, can please review and advise of any revisions.

If you haven't yet advised of your flights/accommodation please feel free to post them in this thread.

 

[Bindibuys]

My arrival is QF127 Friday.

 

[Mattg]

My arrival is QF127 Friday.

I think we're on the same flight.

 

[Bindibuys]

I think we're on the same flight.

I am 2A, still working out where I will stay on the Thursday night.

 

[Mattg]

I am 2A, still working out where I will stay on the Thursday night.

I'll be in economy. But will probably see you in the lounge

 

[Bindibuys]

Breakfast in F lounge. Plan to get there around 7:30am

 

[RooFlyer]

Any plans for activities in Hong Kong on the Sunday before the Crawl?

I started a thread years ago looking for 'off beat' ideas for day activities there, as I had exhausted all the usual suspects

Hong Kong ideas [8am-4pm]

Looking for suggestions for 1/2 to 2/3 day activities in Hong Kong, beyond the first and second tier of things usually suggested .. which I think I must have done, once or twice over the years. Am on QF 30 dep at 8:30pm, so want to be done and back to the hotel by 4:30pm; don't want to go...

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