Passengers have praised the expanded second terminal at Hong Kong airport for its efficiency upon reopening, but say more convenient boarding arrangements are still needed.Hong Kong Airlines became the first – and so far only – carrier to use the upgraded terminal, which will accommodate 15 carriers moving in between Wednesday and June 10.By 6am, hundreds of travellers were checking in and dropping off baggage at the terminal, with no long queues observed.“I was able to complete baggage drop within five minutes of entering the terminal, as I had already checked in online,” said McQueen Chung, a 20-year-old student who was set to board a flight to Tokyo at 8.30am with friends.“The environment is new and the decorations are nice.”Hundreds of travellers have checked in at Terminal 2. Photo: Sam TsangChung said he allowed extra time as a precaution, arriving 2.5 hours before departure.
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WED · 2026-05-27 · 00:02 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0527-79454
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Passengers praise efficiency as Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 opens
Hong Kong International Airport's expanded Terminal 2 has reopened, receiving praise from passengers for its efficiency. Hong Kong Airlines is currently the sole carrier utilizing the upgraded terminal, which will see 15 airlines relocate between Wednesday and June 10.
Leopold ChenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-27 · 00:02 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong International Airport's expanded Terminal 2 has reopened, receiving praise from passengers for its efficiency. Hong Kong Airlines is currently the sole carrier utilizing the upgraded terminal, which will see 15 airlines relocate between Wednesday and June 10. Early morning travelers reported no long queues for check-in and baggage drop, with one passenger completing the process in under five minutes. While the new environment and decorations were appreciated, some passengers indicated a need for more convenient boarding arrangements. Hundreds of travelers were observed checking in and dropping off baggage at the terminal by 6 am.
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Terminal 2 will accommodate 15 carriers moving in between Wednesday and June 10.
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McQueen Chung was able to complete baggage drop within five minutes of entering the terminal after checking in online.
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Hong Kong Airlines is the first and only carrier to use the upgraded Terminal 2.
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Hundreds of travellers were checking in and dropping off baggage at Terminal 2 by 6am with no long queues observed.
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Passengers praised the expanded Terminal 2 at Hong Kong airport for its efficiency upon reopening.
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