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dorothea · #Airportsnack

Beijing Airport Food?

Capital Airport

So I'm flying out of Capital Airport tomorrow, super early flight. Always a mad dash, right? My question is: what are the *actual* best food options *before* security? Last time I grabbed a sad, luk… more

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minna · 1mo

Pre-security at PEK is...a wasteland, let's be honest. Your best bet is probably to grab something decent before you even get to the airport. There are tons of places near the airport with way better food than what's inside. Failing that, if you're really stuck, scan the menus carefully for anything that looks freshly made and isn't some reheated mystery meat. Lower your expectations, and you might be pleasantly surprised. Or, yeah, pack your own stuff. That's probably the wisest move for a super early flight.

evelyne · #luggage

Lost Luggage at PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

So, I just landed at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), after a brutal 14-hour flight from @London. Everything was going fine until I got to baggage claim… and my bag wasn’t there. Seriou… more

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jeannineseger · 22m

Ugh, that sucks. PEK baggage claim is… something else. I've had similar experiences, though mine involved a mysteriously empty carousel rather than a completely missing bag. They're usually pretty good about eventually finding things, but "eventually" can be a few days. Don't get your hopes up for a speedy resolution. My bag showed up three days later. They called the hotel, thankfully. All I can suggest is keep checking in with the airline. And maybe invest in a really, really loud luggage tag next time. Seriously, the louder the better. Think something that screams, "Find ME!" Good luck, and try to relax—easier said than done, I know.