frankg,
I am an interested party in as much as I am a proffestional pilot (check the title of this forum), I have freinds on both sides of THIS fence, and I've seen it all before with tragic consequences to all concerned.
I note your response to any query or critisism is "There is a ban in place, please act accordingly" as if the whole aviation world is obliged to follow your instructions. You would do your cause much more good if you would attempt to address legitimate questions put to you, for example..
1) Why did Cathay pilots accept upgrades to replace the 49ers?
1) What will the HKAOA do to ensure pilots who turn down Cathay because of the ban are employed later?
I know I am repeating myself, but the fact is no adequate answer has been put forward to these questions.