Originally Posted by
Turbosina
Who is actually even trying to get to HK as a pax these days? Over on Pprune an Aussie pilot and HK resident (assuming he's a CX guy) described the arrival, er, formalities. Took him 9 hours from block in to accessing his quarantine hotel room at the Regal (the HK airport hotel which I quite like, normally). He tested negative but was not released until approximately 16 hours after block-in.. Plus, I don't think HK is allowing non-residents to enter (I could be wrong). Aside from repatriation flights -- who is even on any US-HKG flights these days?
Was he a pax? I know a couple of pilots that have gone through the new testing procedure in HKG, and they said it was very organized and quick. One hour from block in to released from the Expo (aka testing facility) seems to be the norm so far.
You are correct about non-residents, not allowed to enter. Aircrew is exempt and allowed full access to the city.