A few years ago, while travelling from BKK to CBE via MAA, I had already completed web check-in for the domestic leg. Instead of issuing my boarding pass at the counter,
@IndiGo6E made me get a printout from an outside counter and charged me a few hundred rupees for it.
Ever since, I've always carried hard copies while travelling, even though soft copies are usually enough these days, even for train journeys. Why take the risk?! :-)
Hong Kong immigration is often strict with Indian passport holders, even though Indians are eligible for visa-free entry after completing the required pre-arrival registration.
In this case, they had clearly stated that a signed printout was required. At least they have a printing facility and allowed the passenger to obtain the document there instead of simply denying entry & deporting.
Airport services are always costly everywhere. For example, just look at the price of a dosa or a coffee at Chennai Airport, largely due to the high rentals charged for commercial space. In Hong Kong even outside airport also everything is expensive. Can't compare with ours!
My friend arrived in Hong Kong without a physical copy of his HK PAR. He showed a soft copy on his mobile. Immigration kicked him away and told him to use this printing service.
A single printout costing ₹5-10 rupees in India costs 1100 here.
Airports are always exploiting the convenience urge.
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