HKG grnd trans to layover hotel
03-17-2010, 06:49 AM
#2
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2009
Posts: 231
Get on the Airport Express train to Central Station, then buy yourself an Octopus card and use the MTR (Mass Transit Railway/underground train) to the nearest station to the hotel, I think Tsim Sha Tsui is the nearest? It's very easy. From memory you can't use the Octopus card for the Airport Express but it's been a while and may have changed.
MTR
MTR
Last edited by Flightmech; 03-17-2010 at 06:53 AM. Reason: more info
03-17-2010, 09:20 AM
#5
Trust but Verify!!
Joined APC: May 2006
Position: MD11 CRA
Posts: 684
Originally Posted by Baja
I may deadhead to HKG. Any suggestions on the best way to get to the layover hotel? Thanks in advance.
03-17-2010, 09:34 AM
#6
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2006
Position: MD-11 Captain
Posts: 4,304
There's a MUCH better way ...
For ALL of my scheduled deadheads for MANY years into HKG ... If I had a scheduled d/h, I went to the airport arrivals hotel desk (The hotel is responsible for crew transportation) and identified myself as FedEx CREW. They always put me in a VERY NICE Mercedes limo to the hotel. Direct bill to FDX. Couldn't be any nicer or easier. 
I highly recommend it.
To get to the "HOTEL DESK" ... exit customs, walk towards the opposite (north) end of the terminal, hotel desks are on the right (east) side.
I highly recommend it.To get to the "HOTEL DESK" ... exit customs, walk towards the opposite (north) end of the terminal, hotel desks are on the right (east) side.
03-17-2010, 10:10 AM
#7
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Posts: 112
Originally Posted by MaydayMark
For ALL of my scheduled deadheads for MANY years into HKG ... If I had a scheduled d/h, I went to the airport arrivals hotel desk (The hotel is responsible for crew transportation) and identified myself as FedEx CREW. They always put me in a VERY NICE Mercedes limo to the hotel. Direct bill to FDX. Couldn't be any nicer or easier. I highly recommend it.
To get to the "HOTEL DESK" ... exit customs, walk towards the opposite (north) end of the terminal, hotel desks are on the right (east) side.
I highly recommend it.To get to the "HOTEL DESK" ... exit customs, walk towards the opposite (north) end of the terminal, hotel desks are on the right (east) side.
Readback correct. What he said.
Unless you like carrying your 'round the world bag' up and down subway stairs, or trying to stuff them in a crowded train car with a few hundred of your closest friends. Go for the hotel Mercedes. And, as a wise old captain once told me, "it only costs a dollar more to go first class"
03-17-2010, 12:53 PM
#8
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2006
Position: MD11
Posts: 315
The hotel desk does not work anymore b/c we now use park lane limo for everything rather than the hotel car. Cheapest way ($12ish) is the airport express train which transfers to a short bus ride direct to the hotel. It is a high speed, non subway train with nice seats and luggage areas and you do not have to drag your bags up or down stairs. If you have the extra bank book the limo.
03-17-2010, 12:59 PM
#9
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2010
Position: Socket Drawer
Posts: 1,797
Originally Posted by BonesF15
The hotel desk does not work anymore b/c we now use park lane limo for everything rather than the hotel car. Cheapest way ($12ish) is the airport express train which transfers to a short bus ride direct to the hotel. It is a high speed, non subway train with nice seats and luggage areas and you do not have to drag your bags up or down stairs. If you have the extra bank book the limo.
03-17-2010, 05:35 PM
#10
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: MD11 FO, ANC
Posts: 1,098
Originally Posted by FreightDawgyDog
I hope you have a BOT which is quicker than the other BOT's. I'm guessing lots and lots of BOT's trying to get those Fzn HKG D/H's right now! Well, I hope your BOT beats the lot and you get the slot to see Hong Kong's hot spots! (with apologies to Dr Suess)
wanna see who had the BOTs working this afternoon when they thawed out......couple of familiar faces in that crowd....
2401 XTRA 25MAR 25MAR 2355 01APR 0009 4347 CAP F/O Fz
2402 XTRA 26MAR 26MAR 2355 02APR 0009 4307 RFO Fz
2404 XTRA 26MAR 26MAR 2355 02APR 0009 4307 CAP Fz
2395 XTRA 27MAR 27MAR 1515 01APR 2300 3848 CAP F/O Fz
2397 XTRA 27MAR 27MAR 1515 04APR 0808 5422 CAP Fz
2400 XTRA 27MAR 27MAR 1515 04APR 0814 5424 RFO Fz
2394 01 XTRA 27MAR 27MAR 1915 04APR 0609 5050 RF2 Fz
2392 XTRA 28MAR 28MAR 1555 09APR 0525 8144 CAP F/O Fz
2396 XTRA 28MAR 28MAR 2105 02APR 2300 3841 CAP F/O Fz
2398 XTRA 28MAR 28MAR 2105 02APR 2300 3841 CAP Fz
2399 XTRA 28MAR 28MAR 2105 02APR 2300 3841 RFO Fz
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
