Yes, I think the time has now come for Cathay management to stop playing games with the AOA at the expense of the shareholders.
Re-employ the '49's and get down to some genuine negotiation over this rostering farce. The guys DON'T want more money, they want a stable recreational environment. This is afforded to Doctors,Solicitors and Airline managers, so why not PILOTS !
Get on with it Tony or soon you will have no airline to manage. Don't think it can't happen to you either - get on the phone and have a chat with Garry.(ex Air NZ & Ansett)