Automatic for the People

Elmer notes the introduction of self-check-in machines at HK Airport.



I fly China Airlines a lot, so this could be good for me.
I'm not sure how much time it will save if you have luggage to be checked--you still have to go to a counter, and I guess you may well end up queueing for the machines too.

On the other hand, it is effectively like opening a whole bunch of extra counters without taking up much space, so that will help a lot, I think.
And if you are travelling with cabin luggage only (which is a great way to fly if you can pull it off--I recommend it highly) then the self check-in is pretty much made for you.