It seems they are doing it to every new applicant coming to HK... Spoke to a few guys recently and the same happened, (early check in and late check out not available) although they accepted the job.
And they soon discovered other hidden surprises: ie the forgivable loan is now given over the course of 6 years (maybe to keep em in?), and they had to buy their OWN blue navy trousers+pilot shirts for the course in Adelaide....
...getting worse by the day