I think if you open up your eyes you'll realise that most KA Crew have a lot to gain.................
Most CX Crew have nothing to gain by picking up a white A330 to PVG.
And a lot to lose if they have to go behind KA Crew at the staff travel conter for those illusive J class seats to home.
And that's not to mention basing opportunities.
Don't worry, CX S/O's wont be able to take your promotions, you will be protected.
So ANSWER MY QUESTION?
So if we didn't buy you then what happened exactly? do enlighten me
Up until now the main reason a lot of KA Crew find it easy to walk is that they have only invested 3 to 5 years in HK, the COS wasn't that good and the flying crap, so they are not giving up a lot to leave.
On the other hand a lot of CX Crew have 10+ years here, the opportunity of basings ( that's why most join CX ) and fairly good flying. So we don't just want to throw all that away and walk.