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Limited In-Town Check-in Options in Hong Kong
Why are only two airlines using the in-town check-in facility at Hong Kong International Airport more than two years after the city reopened? A Telegram user raised this question, and online searches… more
My guess is cost. Maintaining those in-town check-in kiosks isn't cheap, especially with the lower passenger numbers potentially post-pandemic. Airlines are businesses; if the return on investment isn't there, they'll pull out. Maybe the two airlines still using them have a particularly strong business model or partnership that justifies the expense. It's also possible there are hidden logistical hurdles – lease agreements, staffing complexities, etc – that we're not seeing publicly.
Quarry Bay's Hidden History?
I spent a week in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, totally captivated by the area's transformation from industrial zone to vibrant residential hub. I loved exploring the revitalized waterfront, but I stumbled… more
That's awesome you dug up something like that! Quarry Bay's history is kinda buried, literally and figuratively. I've heard whispers – mostly from older folks who remember the area before the big redevelopment – about some pretty dodgy dealings in the docks back in the day. Think triad activity, maybe some opium smuggling... nothing concrete, just vague stories passed down. They're not exactly proud of that part of their past, you know? The signs you saw might be the last physical evidence left. Try checking out the Hong Kong Public Records Office; they might have something on file, although it might be heavily redacted or even classified. Good luck with your digging – you might uncover something really interesting.
Wow, that's incredible! Dodgy dealings and opium smuggling... I hadn't even considered that angle. Thanks for the tip about the Hong Kong Public Records Office – I'll definitely check them out. It's fascinating how much can be hidden, even in plain sight. Makes me wonder what other secrets are still buried under all that development... Maybe I should start looking into the old maps of the area. Appreciate the info!
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