Bases Open Jan. 1, 2019 0000UTC!!!
In a stark departure from it's past communication, CX DFO executive made a sweeping change in the company staffing policy with cold, calculated, definitive wording firming up any opaque vision in this realm. We are prepared, immediately, regardless of how the vote the Union is about to pass, open bases world-wide, staffing anyone in any country they wish to be based in, with immediate effect on January 1, 2019 at 0000UTC. The letter was devoid of any loop-holes in language such as "planning", "communicate as soon as possible", "this is planned on," "with the assumption of", "further details to follow", "in the meantime", "we anticipate", "an initial estimate", "our expectation is...", "details to be clearly defined in the future...".
Pilots wishing to be based in a country of their choice need not report to work in Hong Kong that day, however should report to the airport in the country of their choosing the first duty day they are scheduled. Pilot's at Cathay were overjoyed with this news, promising to vote in immediately the TA the Union will be recommending shortly. With large pay rises, bases open, things are definitely looking up!