CX can't even get the basics right. At a time when resignations are ramping up, and there is a world-wide pilot shortage (with our competitors happily snatching up any CX pilot who applies), Cathay can't even provide the most basic of lifestyle choices to their pilots. Example: W patterns. They have worked perfectly well for years, and provide a bare basic ability for pilots who are awarded them to maintain a semblance of family unity via a commute to and from their home countries. The Airbus fleet now has a rapidly growing long-haul fleet and they could and should provide a selection of W patterns as well. We used to have basing's, temp basing's, base exchanges, 8 weeks leave and a whole host of vehicles that provided a small comfort to those who's families couldn't live in HK for one reason or another. Now, there is almost nothing.
In case management haven't noticed, many expat airlines are now offering guaranteed commuting contracts, with J class seat guarantees to and from your home domicile. If there aren't W's available, I know of many that will be leaving in the next 12 months. The Airbus fleet might want to wake up as well. Of course, this management is tone-deaf to how the industry really operates, and more importantly, they seem to have no consideration towards their employees and their concerns. This airline will fall of a cliff very soon, and this is the sort of reason why.
Last edited by mngmt mole; 31st Oct 2018 at 01:21.