online check-in

Has anyone travelled with CathayPacific and used their online check in. Was
there any problems when you got to the airport. Is there a special bag
check-in area if you have already checked yourself in online.
Thanks

I've used on-line check in for domestic flights - and yes there is a special
bag tag counter.

I can not see how you could check in on line for International flights, as
the check in staff need to sight your passport - to ensure you can legally
enter the country to which you're flying.

You've always been able to complete seat allocation beforehand on Cathay
Pacific.




"kay" wrote in message
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Has anyone travelled with CathayPacific and used their online check in.
Was there any problems when you got to the airport. Is there a special bag
check-in area if you have already checked yourself in online.
Thanks

"A Mate" wrote:

I can not see how you could check in on line for International flights, as
the check in staff need to sight your passport - to ensure you can legally
enter the country to which you're flying.

Simple: passports are checked at the boarding gate.

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PB
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A Mate wrote:

I've used on-line check in for domestic flights - and yes there is a special
bag tag counter.

I can not see how you could check in on line for International flights, as
the check in staff need to sight your passport - to ensure you can legally
enter the country to which you're flying.


I am not very knowledgable in this area, but I thought it was a visa you needed
to enter a country other than your own, and the passport for ID and to allow
you back into your own country. But of course I may have it mixed up.

David

quietguy wrote:
A Mate wrote:

I've used on-line check in for domestic flights - and yes there is a special
bag tag counter.

I can not see how you could check in on line for International flights, as
the check in staff need to sight your passport - to ensure you can legally
enter the country to which you're flying.


I am not very knowledgable in this area, but I thought it was a visa you needed
to enter a country other than your own, and the passport for ID and to allow
you back into your own country. But of course I may have it mixed up.


But they want to see your passport to make sure you can enter the
destination country, otherwise they'd have to fly you back.


David

quietguy wrote:

I am not very knowledgable in this area, but I thought it was a visa you needed
to enter a country other than your own, and the passport for ID and to allow
you back into your own country. But of course I may have it mixed up.

You did; only some countries require visas. As a holder of a British
passport I can travel to many countries without need for a visa, as one
indeed can with a US passport. With another passport, that may be
fewer countries.

Neil

On Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:36:44 +1100, quietguy
wrote:



A Mate wrote:

I've used on-line check in for domestic flights - and yes there is a special
bag tag counter.

I can not see how you could check in on line for International flights, as
the check in staff need to sight your passport - to ensure you can legally
enter the country to which you're flying.


I am not very knowledgable in this area, but I thought it was a visa you needed
to enter a country other than your own, and the passport for ID and to allow
you back into your own country. But of course I may have it mixed up.

Depending on your passport, there are some countries that you don't
need a visa for. For example, with a New Zealand passport, I can enter
Australia, USA, UK, and a large number of other countries. The list of
countries you can enter will vary depending on the issuing country,
and the agreements they have with other governments.

As for online check ins, Air New Zealand has recently introduced this
for domestic flights. It seems a bit strange that I am already checked
in for flights I am catching in a month's time.
They have had self-checkin kiosks for several years - these just
require you to swipe your Air Points card or Credit Card and press a
few buttons on a touch screen. You still drop your bags at a counter
to complete the process, or go straight to the gate lounge if you have
no bags.

It's supposed to make the procedure a bit quicker. I will know after
Christmas if that is actually the case.


David

--
Martin Hunt
Ngaio
Wellington
New Zealand

It is interesting though that people with a US passport cannot enter Australia
without a visa

David

Martin Hunt wrote:


Depending on your passport, there are some countries that you don't
need a visa for. For example, with a New Zealand passport, I can enter
Australia, USA, UK, and a large number of other countries.

Of course
Nobody actually wants American tourists

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If at first you dont succeed
try try try again
If at first you do succeed
try not to look surprised

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"quietguy" wrote in
message
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It is interesting though that people with a US passport cannot enter
Australia
without a visa

David

Martin Hunt wrote:


Depending on your passport, there are some countries that you don't
need a visa for. For example, with a New Zealand passport, I can enter
Australia, USA, UK, and a large number of other countries.

On Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:48:45 +1100, quietguy
wrote:

It is interesting though that people with a US passport cannot enter Australia
without a visa

In fact everyone except Australian and New Zealand citizens needs to
obtain a visa before traveling to Australia.

Chris


Martin Hunt wrote:


Depending on your passport, there are some countries that you don't
need a visa for. For example, with a New Zealand passport, I can enter
Australia, USA, UK, and a large number of other countries.