Passengers travelling from Chinese airports have been warned that in preparation for the upcoming Olympics, tighter security measures have been implemented at Chinese airports from July 20, 2008.

Road traffic within Beijing and other cities that are hosting events is also expected to swell, and hence travel time may also be affected to and from airports.

Passengers flying Dragonair are advised that their check-in counters close an hour prior to the scheduled departure time, and the airline is recommending that passengers aim to arrive even earlier than the advised 2.5 hour in advance of their flight during the Games.

Increased passengers flows have been expected for Beijing Capital International Airport, as tourists, officials and athletes arrive in Beijing.

Dragonair customers ought to consider the delays if flying to Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shenyang and Dalian.

The fact that the Olympics are scheduled to coincide with the peak travel season, the Chinese summer, may also lead to increased check-in time at Hong Kong International Airport.