merger smerger, it aint going to happen.
The rumour with some credibility is brand integration, i.e. Dragonair becomes Cathay Dragon just so CX can get it's brand better exposed in mainland China. Dragonair will remain Dragonair just with a different name, There will be no pilot merger. That opportunity has long gone.
Ka is still recruiting, commands are back down to two years BUT apparently CX has no plans for further KA growth. No new destination, no new aircraft, no nothing, any expansion over the next few years will be 2 to 3% and that will come from late night red eye flights to current destinations.
Even though KA is THE part of the business thats actually turning a profit at the moment it sounds like recruitment will grind to a halt shortly.
It would be nice if CX would sell KA to someone who had some vision. We are flying the oldest airbus in existence, whilst our competitors order 50 new aircraft at a stroke. KA gets 40% outer bays to CXs 1%. We are the poor cousin
No doubt about it.
Those planning to join KA. The future is uncertain. Do your homework