Long transit in HK-question

[mckinj02]

I have a 10hr transit in Hong Kong. Does any one know if I can go thru transit lounge into the Cathay 1st class lounge and then depart and leave and go into Hong Kong for the day. Old blogs say the staff at the Cathay lounge will escort you thru immigration and customs!

 

[samh004]

I thought Cathay Pacific had an arrivals lounge there now, could you not use that to freshen up before heading into the city?

 

[markis10]

Who are you flying with:

[h=2]The Arrival[/h] Location details: 3PC025 Ground Transportation Centre, Hong Kong International Airport
Opening hours: Daily: 05:00-midnight
Notes: Arrivals Lounge. Eligible for Emerald members for same day arrival on CX/KA flights in Hong Kong, or with 4 hours or more of transit time

 

[mckinj02]

Unfortunately my travel companion does not have access to arrivals lounge. We also wanted a little champagne before trotting off to the city!

 

[SeatBackForward]

Prior to my last 10hr+ transit through HKG in June, I asked the staff at the Wing F lounge if that was possible. Apparently its not. Once you are in the departures area, you cannot leave. The arrivals lounge is the best option.

 

[serfty]

See here for some tips (in no particular order):

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....s/hkg-transit-lounge-access-before-51175.html

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....gram/long-stopover-using-hong-kong-52984.html

http://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/airport-lounges/hong-kong-lounge-52245.html

http://www.australianfrequentflyer..../using-departure-lounge-on-arrival-52721.html