Category: Cathay

Cathay Pacific Sacks Two Aircrew for Breaching COVID-19 Rules

HONG KONG—Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways said on Saturday two of its aircrew who have tested positive for the Omicron variant were sacked for breaching medical surveillance regulations. Cathay said five of its aircrew had tested positive following their return to Hong Kong from duty, and investigation into the cases had indicated a…


Locked In: Hong Kong COVID Rules Take Mental Toll on Cathay Pilots

One of Asia’s largest airlines, Cathay Pacific, is facing a revolt from pilots who say Hong Kong’s tough quarantine rules under its zero-COVID policies are endangering their mental health, leading to rising stress and resignations. Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd last week fired three pilots who breached company rules by leaving their hotel rooms during a…


Hong Kong COVID-19 Rules Take Mental Toll on Cathay Pilots

One of Asia’s largest airlines, Cathay Pacific, is facing a revolt from pilots who say Hong Kong’s tough quarantine rules under its zero-COVID policies are endangering their mental health, leading to rising stress and resignations. Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd last week fired three pilots who breached company rules by leaving their hotel rooms during a…


Cathay Pacific Lowers Q4 Capacity Forecast as Travel Restrictions Linger

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. said on Monday it had lowered its passenger capacity forecast for the remainder of the year to 13 percent of pre-COVID levels, down from an earlier 30 percent target for the fourth quarter as travel restrictions linger. The airline said it continued to target cash burn of less than HK$1…