A couple of interesting news items on the HKA website today:
Regarding Hong Kong Airlines/Hong Kong Express Cut Jobs Issue
22 Oct 2008
On 18th October, 2008, Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express Airways ceased the employment with 6 and 3 cabin crew respectively. This is a normal staff turnover in business operations. The recent media reporting over 100 staff layoff is groundless. The two airlines reserve the rights for legal action.
No timeline is set for the merge of Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express Airways and there is no massive layoff plan at the moment. The two airlines will continue to adjust their operation and resources to meet the market demand.