Thinking of applying to Cathay Pacific?
If you are thinking of applying to Cathay, but are worried about the ALPA blacklist, here are my thoughts:
CX is still a great airline to work for, so go ahead and apply. Only a true prick would expect someone not to take a job if offered.
The ALPA ban is especially stupid as it will not stop people from joining CX and by doing so the union support will be diluted.
By joining you will not be taking anyone's job. Amongst the 49ers, there are few who did not deserve to be sacked. Unless many of them have a change of attitude, then they would not be welcomed back by many other aircrew. The most offensive part of their dismissal was the way in which it was done (without going through an open and fair procedure), but in many cases there are bloody good reasons for their firings (the company isn't dumb).
So, don't be scared to apply. No one resonable will hold it against you.
SteveB