I also know of several (which means there are many) individuals who are waiting so see if the 13th month arrives as it should. If not, then that will 'seal the deal' as far as their plans on leaving. And I think you can count on hundreds of cabin and grounds staff as well. Needless to say, paying it to our colleagues at KA, and the bases (incorporated into their salaries) without paying it to those in HK will just reinforce why this company does not deserve to retain the competent and experienced staff that they are taking advantage of. Corporate greed is taking this company to the place it belongs: the trash heap.