Cathay Pacific is allowing China to vet staff flying to and over the mainland, as anti-government protests heat up at home. The airline and its parent company, Swire Pacific, are especially vulnerable to such interference. ClaraMarquesRTR
The Civil Aviation Administration of China told Cathay Pacific Airways on Aug. 9 that staff who supported anti-government protests in Hong Kong would not be allowed on flights to mainland China or ones flying over Chinese airspace. Cathay CEO Rupert Hogg said on Aug. 10 that the airline would submit identification details of all crews flying to or over China for approval.
Cathay also said on Aug. 10 that it had suspended a pilot arrested during demonstrations. The pilot was removed from duties on July 30 “in line with our standard process”. The company owns just over 18% of China’s flag carrier, Air China, which in turn holds a stake of just under 30% of Hong Kong-based Cathay.
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