Sat down with a bowl of cereal this AM for a little light reading: Judge AJ Reyes Judgement paper.
Some very clear wording from the Judge. Some senior CX types also choking on thier breakfast I suspect, not for the same reasons however.
A few pertinent excerpts from Judge Reyes words:
"There is more to Hong Kong than just Cathay" (pg54, para146)
What??! Didn't he get the Swire-issued memo on this subject?
"I am unable to hold that Cathay acted responsibly" (pg57, para161)
That's it, his entire paragraph. Rather clear, isn't it?
"Cathay fails on justification" (pg63, para190)
Part of the Judges' reasoning on whether the dismissals were, in fact, justified.
If anyone else wants to read the whole 70pages:
http://www.cathaypilotsunion.org/pro...CXJudgment.pdf
Well you'd think this would wrap up the whole nasty saga, but will it?
Many think CX will appeal, however the judgement is pretty clear. They'll have to provide a strong reason for appeal. Doesn't mean they won't try though, just to drag out the payment...
However, they haven't appealed against the US DOJ's $400million (HKD) fine yet have they? Funny thing, I guess they don't fancy messing around with someone (DOJ) who may actually have more power and money than them? (At least in the US). Not quite the same when it's a small bunch of 'unprofessional pilots' (their words!) in their own backyard.