Before Passengers Board: What Really Happens Between Flights?

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What really happens between flights? Follow an aircraft turnaround coordinator in Hong Kong and step into the time-critical operation.

Starting from the ground handler (SATS HK) office, coordinator Vinkie picks up her next assignment. A Hong Kong Airlines A330 is arriving shortly from Bali — and within 90 minutes, it must be ready to depart again for the Maldives.

I follow her to the gate and onto the jet bridge, preparing for the aircraft’s arrival. The moment the A330 comes to a stop on chocks, the clock starts ticking. G...