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Be early advice for Beijing-bound travellers
HONG KONG – Dragonair is advising its passengers to arrive earlier to check in at mainland China airports after tightened security checks were put in place in a number of cities this week in preparation for the Beijing Olympic Games.
The destinations in the Dragonair network affected by the new measures are Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shenyang and Dalian.
In addition, road traffic in Beijing and other cities hosting Olympic events is expected to be heavier for the duration of the Games.
Passengers are advised to allow more time for travelling to the airport as well as completing airport formalities before departure.
It is expected that passenger flows at Beijing Capital International Airport will be high as tourists, officials and athletes from around the world arrive in Beijing for the Games.
Normally passengers are advised to arrive at the airport 2.5 hours in advance of their flight but Dragonair advises to allow even more time during the Olympic Games period.
The Olympics also coincide with the summer peak season for travel, leading to potentially longer check-in times at Hong Kong International Airport.
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