Why do you think Merlin and his Family have been down playing everything about Cathay Pacific and its previously elite and, dare I say, experienced Aircrew for the last few decades? Military fast jet drivers and Red Arrows have become Chinese wannabes who don't have any expat delusions and work happily for just another Chinese LCC. That's why I didn't mourn the passing of that selfish greedy Tai Pan called Adrian. Blood sucking leaches the lot of them and they collectively ruined a once brilliant Airline.
Get out while you can to avoid the rush. The Swires have already covered their asses and anyway have a nice little war chest for a rainy day of about £5 Billion.