Qantas passengers travelling from Hong Kong are about to experience a major boost in convenience. Starting today, Qantas travellers can check in for their flights and drop off their luggage at in-city counters, with the flying kangaroo joining Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines as the only carriers to offer this service.
The new option allows Qantas flyers to bypass airport check-in queues and travel lighter. Provided in partnership with Hong Kong rail operator MTR Corporation, the enhancement also offers passengers greater flexibility. Imagine checking in your bags early and then exploring Hong Kong hands-free or simply relaxing before your flight. Sounds nice, right?
According to the South China Morning Post, MTR Corporation said the service will be available at two convenient locations: Hong Kong MTR station and Kowloon MTR station, with both linked to the Airport Express line.
The in-town check-in counters will operate from 7am to 6pm at Hong Kong Station and 7am to 3pm at Kowloon Station.
Passengers can utilise the service anytime between 24 hours and 90 minutes before their scheduled departure.
“After the addition of Qantas Airways to the service, there will be a total of three airlines providing in-town check-in service. The MTR Corp has coordinated with airlines to provide such service,” the rail company stated.
“We also welcome other airlines to provide in-town check-in service to make it easier for passengers to travel.”
Meanwhile, Hong Kong Airport last week launched its third runway system, which it believes will be a game-changer for efficiency and capacity levels at the airport – and that can only be a good thing for airfares.
Travel to Hong Kong from Australia ramped up in December 2024, with the highly anticipated resumption of Cathay’s return to Cairns.
Last year, Karryon travelled to HK to join the celebrations as Qantas marked 75 years of flying between Australia and Hong Kong. Read our review of the service here.
Also, check out our interview with Hong Kong Tourism Board Director for Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific Karen Macmillan on the ground in HK.
