DEPARTURE TAX REFUND PROCEDURES

Sea-to-Air passengers who have successfully completed the airline check-in procedures at SkyPier and verified by the airline as eligible for applying departure tax refund will be offered a tax refund voucher. Passengers can then present the voucher at the Tax Refund Counter after security check for on-day tax refund.

For those passengers with the tax refund voucher but for some reasons cannot apply for refund at SkyPier can contact their respective airlines directly. For those who are eligible for tax refund but do not have enough time to get the tax refund voucher can fill in the tax refund application form and send it to the Civil Aviation Department together with necessary documents.

 

NEW RULES FOR TAKING LIQUIDS THROUGH SECURITY

To comply with the new guidelines recommended by the Hong Kong SAR Government, all departing flights from Hong Kong International Airport have to adopt new measures on hand baggage restrictions starting from March 21, 2007 (Wednesday) and please refer to Airport Authority website: http://www.hongkongairport.com for more information.

 

AIRLINE GENERAL BAGGAGE INFORMATION

Cabin Baggage For all classes, each passenger (except infants) can enjoy a free baggage allowance of one cabin bag not exceeding 56x36x23cm (22x14x9 in) in size. These dimensions include wheels, handles and side pockets. Different travel classes have different weight limits, please check with your airline for further information. 

Important Note
We are not liable for loss of, damage to or delay in the delivery of fragile or perishable items, keys, artwork, cameras, money, jewellery, precious metals, silverware, medicines, drug, dangerous goods, commercial goods, odd-sized articles, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables, business documents, passports and other identification documents, or samples, which are included in your checked baggage.

Special Needs
For pregnant passengers, unaccompanied minors(UM) or passengers need wheelchair service, prior arrangement should be made with the respective airline.

Dangerous Goods
For safety and security reasons, dangerous goods such as those listed below, must not be carried in passenger's baggage (checked or unchecked):

• Attach - briefcases with installed alarm devices; or incorporate lithiumbatteries and/or pyrotechnic material;
• Explosives, munitions, fireworks and flares;
• Compressed gases (flammable, non-flammable or poisonous) such as butane, propane, aqualung cylinders, lighter fuels or refills, aerosols;
•  Flammable liquids such as paints, thinner, adhesives;
• Flammable solids such as "strike anywhere matches" and articles which are easily ignited;
• Oxidizing substances such as bleaching powder and peroxides;
• Poisons such as arsenic, cyanides, insecticides, weedkillers;
• Radioactive materials;
• Corrosive materials such as mercury (which may be contained in thermometers or blood pressure gauges), acids, alkalis and wet cellbatteries;
• Knives (including hunting knives, swords), scissors and any other sharp objects (eg ice-pick) considered illegal by local law;
•  Any other substances which, during a flight, present a danger not covered above, such as magnetized, offensive or irritating materials.

Medicines and toiletries in limited quantities which are necessary for your journey, such as hair sprays, perfumes and medicines containing alcohol, may be carried on board. Please check with your airline for further information.

For details of restricted items in Hong Kong, please visit the Hong Kong Police Force website at http://www.police.gov.hk/