Originally Posted by
BuzzBox
When the bases were closed, the affected pilots were offered the choice of either returning to Hong Kong on COS18, or redundancy. Most took the latter option.
The Company chose to close all except the US (since included) at the height of COVID-19 hysteria and in the midst of an organized campaign by ex-KA pilots. Only those with previously qualified
PR were granted access to HK. Many
PR holders who could return, refused. All non-
PR pilots were required to apply for a visa following base closures as a condition to continue their CX employment. All were denied and all were summarily dismissed. Only through court action in the relative jurisdictions, was Cathay forced to provide a separation package to terminated pilots.
IMHO Not a single based pilot would move to Hong Kong at this point even if the great Augustus called them up personally.