Cathay Pacific has fired three cargo pilots who were infected with COVID-19 during a layover in Frankfurt, Germany, citing a “serious breach” of crew requirements while overseas as the primary basis for their dismissal. The Hong Kong flagship airline said in a statement on Nov. 18 that “the individuals concerned are no longer employed” with the company after an internal investigation revealed that they were involved in a “serious breach” of procedures during “overseas layovers”. The airline did not specify the nature of the breach. Two of the pilots, aged 29 and 57, were tested positive on Nov. 10. Four days later, the third pilot, aged 53, was confirmed infected with COVID-19, the disease caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, commonly known as the novel coronavirus. All three of them stayed at the same hotel, according to the South China Morning Post. More than 150 Cathay Pacific employees, plus …