Checking luggage in at Kowloon Station- Qantas/Finnair Flight

[ctrunfree]

Hi people

Can anyone confirm that you can check your bags in at Kowloon station for a HK-MELB flight (Qantas/Finnair). I know the obvious answer is "Ring Qantas" but the person I spoke to there had never heard of anyone checking in at either HK or Kowloon (and wasn't going to put herself out to find out).

We've previously done it at HK station for a Cathay flight and its a great service (one day, Melbourne?)

 

[nonpop]

Yep sure can. Did it myself at Christmas. I use train check in all the time especially where the check in isn't open at the airport.

 

[ctrunfree]

Thanks NonPop!

 

[serfty]

In-Town Check-In Airlines Information

MTR > Getting Around > Airport Express Services > Free In-town Check-in Service

Used it last month with no issues ...

 

[Isochronous]

Of course. It is a much better option than checking in at the airport - its always open and you never need to queue!

 

[serfty]

Of course. It is a much better option than checking in at the airport - its always open and you never need to queue!

And you can check in early enough to jump on a train and make proper use of the airport facilities available to you.

 

[get me outta here]

I've made good use of this in the past. Is it also available w' TG by some chance?

Just saw this special offer too that people travelling before 30 June may be able to take advantage of:

[h=1]Take a taxi as a feeder to enjoy Airport Express offer![/h]

Enjoy 50% OFF Airport Express! From now until 30 June 2014, passengers can enjoy 50% off Airport Express from Kowloon Station or Tsing Yi Station to the Airport when using an Octopus. Simply present your taxi receipt of $60 or above on the date of issue at the Customer Service Centre of the two stations. Terms & Conditions: Taxi fare must be HK$60 or above on one receipt on the date of issue. Photocopies are NOT accepted. A maximum of 5 people can enjoy the 50% off Airport Express on every taxi receipt. The offer is only applicable for taking the Airport Express with Octopus from Kowloon Station or Tsing Yi Station to the airport. Passenger must present the original taxi receipt on the date of issue and Octopus at the Airport Express Customer Service Centre before entering the gate. The offer must be used immediately after redemption. For passengers using the Free In-town Check-in service at Kowloon Station, the offer should be redeemed at the Customer Service Centre beforehand. This offer is applicable to Adult, Elder and Child Octopus holders and Personalised Octopus with "Student Status" or "Persons with Disabilities Status". This offer cannot be exchanged for cash and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. MTR Corporation Limited reserves the right to make the final decision in the event of any dispute.

 

[serfty]

See the .pdf link on post 4 to see if TG are there. The discount with taxi's has been around for a few years.

 

[get me outta here]

oops, looked at 2nd link overlooked the first link. Lots of airlines on there. Thanks.

See the .pdf link on post 4 to see if TG are there. The discount with taxi's has been around for a few years.

 

[CamDownUnder]

Great offer, thanks for sharing!

I have used the Airport Express check-in many times, great for when you leave your hotel early for an afternoon or evening flight. Go to the AEX to send your luggage on its way and then spend the rest of the day wandering around HK with just your backpack for carry-on.