Not p!ssi!ng in anyone's pocket here - just an honest statement of facts. I have quite a few friends....actually acquaintances would probably be a more correct term in reality, as the communication is sparse at the best of times....in CX. These pilot acquaintances probably span a 15 year age group (from oldest to youngest), but without a doubt were "the cream of the crop" when selected [from the numerous other applicants], as no doubt those following have been, AND - as a point of contention perhaps, amongst CX drivers at present, "Tiger" Tyler was at his time of appointment. This explained, and was accepted by the other pilot groups, as just one of the reasons as to why CX pilots were valued by their employer - The Swire Group. Cathay Pacific was rightly promoted as THE Premium Airline, and attracted their clientele on this reputation.
If current management wish to drag Cathay Pacific's name down to the "just another Asian airline" level by slagging their "creme-de-la-creme" pilot workforce, then go for it IF you believe you can compete with the Air Cambodges, Air Vietnams, Air Llankas, etc, and give the shareholders a fair return on their investments.
Cathay Pacific has taken decades to establish and maintain the name it has - one of QUALITY, and SAFETY.
It's a foolish and blind person who would attempt to capitalise on a new "K-Mart Hong Kong style" airline, with the numerous other choices already established. Stay with the tried and proven product!