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'REMAIN VIGILANT' Is it safe to travel to Hong Kong? What is the latest advice on flights
Phoebe Cooke

22 Oct 2019, 18:57Updated: 22 Oct 2019, 19:03

PROTESTS in Hong Kong are continuing and show no signs of stopping following a controversial extradition bill.

Here's the latest on demonstrations in the city-state and how British tourists could be affected.


Protests have exploded across the city, with developments leading to significant violence and tourists unsure of their next steps.

The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) warns of unauthorised protests spreading across much of Hong Kong, including some areas popular with tourists on Hong Kong Island in Kowloon.

It warns: "The situation around protests and public gatherings can change quickly, with the potential for violence, especially during unauthorised protests.

"If you're in an area where demonstrations are taking place, you should remain vigilant, follow the advice of local authorities and move away quickly to a safe place if there are signs of disorder.

"Previous demonstrations have led to sections of the city being closed off and temporary suspension of public transport."

More than half a million Brits visit the autonomous territory in south eastern China every year, mostly without incident.
How else could my stay be affected?
The FCO is warning visitors to "remain vigilant" and follow the advice of the local authorities to move away to a safe place.

"You should be prepared that the situation around protests and public gatherings could change quickly, with the potential for significant violence," it says.

The FCO has also warned of possible disruption to transport and the possibility of protests spilling over into public spaces such as shopping centres.

It warns: "Demonstrations may lead to sections of the city being closed off and strikes by public transport workers will significantly disrupt services.

"In recent protests, bus routes, MTR stations, the Airport Express and the Hong Kong Macao Ferry Terminal have temporarily suspended operations without warning."

After weeks on disruption, Hong Kong Airport is functioning well. Although, because the protests are ongoing and the situation is very fluid, this may change.


Can I wear black?
Visitors have been advised to avoid wearing black while out and about to avoid being mistaken for protesters.

Thousands of protesters were pictured wearing black when they marched in Mong Kok, a shopping area.

It's also alleged that the China-backed mobsters wearing white T-shirts targeted an overseas Filipino worker just for wearing a black T-shirt.

Deputy Philippine Consul General in Hong Kong, Germinia Aguilar-Usudan said he'd been on his way back from getting some food when he was detained by police.

No charges were filed, but the consul general is warning citizens to avoid wearing monochrome T-shirts at this  time.

"We will continue to advise our citizens to avoid this area and preferably to avoid using black or white T-shirts," he told Filstar.

Hong Kong has been a semi-autonomous region since 1997, when a 99-year lease held by Britain expired
Hong Kong has been a semi-autonomous region since 1997, when a 99-year lease held by Britain expiredCredit: Alamy
What are the protests about?
A huge cross-section of society including lawyers, journalists, activists and business figures have joined in widespread protests across the region.


Link: www.thesun.co.uk/travel/9680028/hong-kong-is-it-safe-travel-airport-flights-news/

[Chowking]

Link: www.hongkongairport.com/en/important-notice/index.page?noticeid=1533886036195-2

Announcement for Access Control At Hong Kong International Airport

Access control at the terminal buildings of Hong Kong International Airport is being implemented. Until further notice, only bona fide passengers with a valid air ticket or boarding pass for a flight in the next 24 hours and a valid travel document will be allowed to enter the terminal buildings. Passengers are reminded to arrive at the airport three hours before their departure time for relevant checks at the designated access control checkpoints equipped with 24-hour security cameras. Other members of the public, including those who may want to accompany departure passengers or receiving arrival passengers at the airport should not travel to the airport unless absolutely necessary.

[pierrevanwies]

tjonge toch,als je alles op een rijtje ga zetten wat er zoal allemaal kan mislopen bij een reis en verlijf op de filippijnen
zou je wel twee keer nadenken voor je eraan begint.

Dat gedoe in hongkong zal wel overwaaien en als je daar toch zou komen vast te zitten[luchthaven] zul je wel eten en
drinken krijgen gratis....er zijn daar genoeg restaurants .

Heb het allemaal in hongkong  zelf eens mogen meemaken 3 dagen+2 nachten of andersom wachten op een vlucht
naar manila en toen plots kwamen er drie lege vliegtuigen van PAL uit manila om een duizendtal wachtenden op te pikken
waaronder mijzelf .

in manila aangekomen was de coudetta volop aan de gang en nu nog maar eens een dag of 5 moeten wachten [in stad] 

vluchten waren geschrapt....dacht 7 of 9 dagen...  leuke ervaring achteraf bekeken dan, maar ik reis alleen ,geen kleine kinderen of
asawa die kunnen zeuren...       .

     ACH JA   ik vertrok toen in belgie voor drie maand filippijnen op  1 december 1989.

   googel ne keer.....  manila 1 dec 1989

 

[Rich]

Ja en zo is er altijd wel iets.  Ik was de eerste keer in de Filippijnen in augustus 1983 en twee dagen nadat we geland waren werd Aquino vermoord op de luchthaven nadat hij uit ballingschap was teruggekeerd.   Luchthaven dicht en veel heisa uiteraard.

[The last Jedi]

Mja,

ik kan slechts 2 weken gaan naar de Filipijnen (Cebu) en ik ga in Februari of Maart 2020.

Dus na jullie berichten zal ik via Dubai (Emirates) vliegen. Het is toch wat duurder, maar ja, ik heb niet veel speling. Ik ga geen 3 maanden.

[Ton Hasselt]

Je kan ook rechtsreeks vliegen

[Bulldozer]

Je kan ook rechtsreeks vliegen

Is dat nieuw dan? Welke maatschappij is dat?

[tjenn]

Ja en zo is er altijd wel iets.  Ik was de eerste keer in de Filippijnen in augustus 1983 en twee dagen nadat we geland waren werd Aquino vermoord op de luchthaven nadat hij uit ballingschap was teruggekeerd.   Luchthaven dicht en veel heisa uiteraard.

Ik ben in 1986 getrouwd in de Filipijnen  kan je nog een groter disaster voorstellen?   Ik niet

[Rich]

Je kan ook rechtsreeks vliegen

Is dat nieuw dan? Welke maatschappij is dat?

Ja vraag ik me ook af.

[Chowking]

ik vlieg de 21e via HongKong naar Manila, verwacht eigenlijk geen problemen ,en tot nu toe hoor/lees ik niks meer over stakingen aldaar. het zal allemaal wel meevallen.
Je kan rustig n ticket kopen om via HK te vliegen,en mocht er wat gebeuren dan word t ter plaatse wel goed opgelost. Vertragingen komen wel vaker voor als je vliegt