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I invite you in this flight report to know what it's like to fly low cost in Asia from Hong Kong to Narita with HK Express airline.
(Post written in pre-pandemic).
After having reached Japan, where in the first instance we spent a few days getting to know Tokyo, It was time to travel to Hong Kong, a former british colony, which is also one of the main ports in the world and a major financial center in Asia.
An opportunity to approach Chinese culture, its food and getting to know more than one country within the same trip, thus making the most of the experience once we cross the entire world to get here.
Searching for travel options between Tokyo and Hong Kong, several airlines appeared, But prices were surprisingly high, but it had to be taken into account that the December season will always be in high demand, Thus, Greater prices.
Flying from Hong Kong to Narita with HK Express
HK Express or Hong Kong Express Airways is an airline that is part of the large Cathai Pacific group and was founded in March 2004, Currently covering 27 destinations with a fleet of 25 family aircraft Airbus.
You're probably wondering how much the ticket cost on this low-cost airline., The price per person was a little more than $500 dollars including taxes, leaving Haneda and returning for Narita having made two reservations separately in search of the best rates.
In low season, prices are found $200 dollars round trip on this route, It is the price I hoped to pay, but given the dates and after waiting weeks and using all the Book tricks, It was the best rate I could find.
Without a suitcase in the hold and with the possibility of carrying only one personal item such as a backpack and of course, Without onboard service I undertook this experience on a new airline.
At the airport the process is divided into 3 rows, Plus passengers who paid for an expedited check, Those we made web check in and those who did not.
In my case I paid for 1 Maleta in Winery per section, which cost $50 dollars and had a permitted weight of 20 kilos.
The departure of the flight was from the door 215 of Hong Kong International Airport, so it is important to do the entire check-in process on time and delay as little as possible on your way to the farthest doors.. Luckily there is always an autonomous train line that brings you closer, after walking 20 minutes towards the exit terminal.
With the great of these airports, It is essential to follow the door signs and transportation options well to avoid surprises, I arrived just as the boarding was ending., had to run.
For this flight the assigned aircraft was always pleasant to fly Airbus A321, B-LEK license plate with MSN serial number 8347, which has 1.7 years since its first flight directly on this airline and is powered by 2 Motoors IAE v2533-A5.
Yes, We are novelos and for this flight we pay in advance food, which was the children's menu since we wanted to have the HK Express mascot, a pilot duck, as a souvenir..
This menu cost $7 dollars and if bought on the plane they are $10, So it is advisable to buy it before, but with the risk that no matter how much you pay, is not available on the menu and they give you any other dish that is available.
The menu consisted of spaghetti bolognese, juice, Salad and Profiteroles, and of course the pilot duck. The taste was quite good and good portion.
On the plane there are two magazines with options to buy at duty free and also the tourist magazine with which you can access discounts with associates in the airline's international destinations..
In general terms, The experience was good and without setbacks or surprises. Flying low cost will always be interesting, especially, due to the different rules or terms and conditions of the fares that can be purchased on these airlines.
As I have indicated on other occasions, as long as they fly on a low cost airline, Don't forget to check what is included and what is not., plus the costs of additional services, since if we fly on these airlines the idea is to save, But if these issues are not reviewed well, It can be the same as a traditional.
Photos taken with the Samsung S10 Plus and Canon SX740.
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