C152 Capt. If all that happened was an unrecorded 'phone call between two colleagues then it would be hard to establish grounds for a law suite.
Two colleagues? In an unrecorded phone conversation?
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
How about this?....How about the airline having to send an official FAA document that has THE NEW-HIRE'S SIGNATURE on it authorizing the previous employer to disclose certain discreet information. A copy of which has to be sent to the individual, not just to his new employer. That's the law!
They can not do it behind someone's back, it can't be done without people knowing. Everything is in black and white and it should be!! It is someone's career and livelihood, do you think it's a game that can be played by "two colleagues"? No mate, not in America. But it seems to be the case at CATHAY PACIFIC.
So there you have it, they are free to say and disclose whatever information that they want, but that lawsuit is lurking! These U.S. carriers would rather save their money!