FOUR-STAR Philippine Airlines (PAL) has warned passengers going to Hong Kong, scene of weeks of pro-democracy protests that have shut down the main airport several times, to readily show their passports and itineraries and boarding passes while airline staff are required to present their airport permits or company IDs.
“This latest directive—which is in effect starting 2 p.m. local time today August 14—is part of increased security measures being implemented by the airport authority to control access into the HK airport premises,” PAL said in a statement.
All airport access points are manned by Hong Kong Aviation Security and the local police together with airline staff and ground handling agents to assist the screening process.
In view of tightened security measures and access control into the passenger terminal building, HK Airport Authority has advised all airlines to ceased at Hong Kong International Airport.
All passengers who wish to book or purchase flights out of the Administrative Region may carry out any of the following: 1. Book online via www.philippineairlines.com or call PAL Reservations Hotline at (+63 2) 855-8888 or visit the PAL Ticket office in Hong Kong at Room 305, East Ocean Centre, 98 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East Kowloon, Hong Kong.