Retribution can come in many forms- direct and indirect. Unpleasant Collective karma brings about greater retribution.
The karma sutra.
Of course the company was hurt, they nearly had to cease operations completely. All I would like to stress that what cathay did was wrong, ruining the lives of its employess, some with children and babies. You cannnot just do something nasty and get away with it. I hope cathay has served its punishment but I am not to say.
I shall not get involved in your manipulation of this thread to undermine the AOA for your self-interests.