That was true....CoS99 Freighter FOs had to finish 3 years of service post line check and be senior to all SOs in HKG that have not been assessed. On CoS08 terms, a DEFO can move to HKG after 4 years of service from DOJ regardless of the assessment situation for the SOs. So yes in effect CoS08 FOs transferring to HKG could block the progression of senior SOs, especially in a contracting airline (although I hear that we are adding freighter flights back).