flyera359
5th Oct 2018, 13:56
Not sure if many have seen, but this letter from our DFO to our HKAOA chairman was sent on whatsapp. I'm appalled the AOA defended why we should cease contract compliance during a typhoon, especially after this letter came not long before.
This also explains why every other department was updated about the typhoon from their respective bosses, except the pilot group at CX (even the Dragon crews were updated directly by their DFO). Our DFO thinks that we don't need to be updated separate from any other group because we "work for Cathay Pacific and not the HKAOA". Therefore we should not expect any special treatment....such as typhoon and work updates...from him!
How lost is he? I think its about time someone reminded him that just because we follow our contract does not mean we have gone into some sort of industrial action. Here is the letter, which has been hidden by the union committees, until one leaked it.
From the DFO:
Dear Darryl,
Further to your email today, my response is as follows:
Cathay Pacific is dealing with a significant operational challenge brought about by the passage of Typhoon Mangkhut. We are being supported by our staff in HKG who are being asked to go the extra mile and, for many, to sacrifice time with their families in order to manage the operation during this difficult period. Similarly, staff at outports are looking after the interests of our HKG-bound and sixth-freedom customers and our crews, all of whom are facing major disruptions to their itineraries and rosters.
We truly appreciate the fantastic support we are receiving from staff in all categories, including our pilots who we know will be available and ready to operate our flights when the weather permits, both before and after the passage of Mangkhut in the case of Hong Kong operations, and also in terms of keeping the operation going in the rest of the network.
We will in all likelihood cease operations in Hong Kong during the early hours of 16th September, however, the company will not cease operations in the rest of its network. In relation to Hong Kong operations, we expect pilots to be available to operate as and when called upon to do so. To expect otherwise would be disingenuous, undermining the professional integrity of the majority who pride themselves in operating to high standards in support of our business. There will be NO message to you or anyone in the HKAOA, neither will we post any information regarding the “cessation of operations” to support your request. Any information will be posted as per our established protocols to advise our passengers and other customers; you are welcome to keep an eye on those communications.
No emails will be sent to “ALL CREW.”
I must point out that Cathay pilots work for Cathay Pacific, not the HKAOA. The company will be the point of contact and we stand ready to assist our pilots just as I believe they stand ready to assist the company. On the other hand, if anyone is observed to be in Contract Compliance of any form, or if individuals are pressured into any form of action that could be damaging to the company, all necessary action will be taken.
Finally, your e-mail compels me to express my utter disbelief and profound disappointment that the HKAOA has chosen to leverage a typhoon, mere hours before it is scheduled to make landfall, to further an industrial agenda.
I look forward to the full cooperation of our pilots during the coming days.
Yours sincerely,
Chris
This also explains why every other department was updated about the typhoon from their respective bosses, except the pilot group at CX (even the Dragon crews were updated directly by their DFO). Our DFO thinks that we don't need to be updated separate from any other group because we "work for Cathay Pacific and not the HKAOA". Therefore we should not expect any special treatment....such as typhoon and work updates...from him!
How lost is he? I think its about time someone reminded him that just because we follow our contract does not mean we have gone into some sort of industrial action. Here is the letter, which has been hidden by the union committees, until one leaked it.
From the DFO:
Dear Darryl,
Further to your email today, my response is as follows:
Cathay Pacific is dealing with a significant operational challenge brought about by the passage of Typhoon Mangkhut. We are being supported by our staff in HKG who are being asked to go the extra mile and, for many, to sacrifice time with their families in order to manage the operation during this difficult period. Similarly, staff at outports are looking after the interests of our HKG-bound and sixth-freedom customers and our crews, all of whom are facing major disruptions to their itineraries and rosters.
We truly appreciate the fantastic support we are receiving from staff in all categories, including our pilots who we know will be available and ready to operate our flights when the weather permits, both before and after the passage of Mangkhut in the case of Hong Kong operations, and also in terms of keeping the operation going in the rest of the network.
We will in all likelihood cease operations in Hong Kong during the early hours of 16th September, however, the company will not cease operations in the rest of its network. In relation to Hong Kong operations, we expect pilots to be available to operate as and when called upon to do so. To expect otherwise would be disingenuous, undermining the professional integrity of the majority who pride themselves in operating to high standards in support of our business. There will be NO message to you or anyone in the HKAOA, neither will we post any information regarding the “cessation of operations” to support your request. Any information will be posted as per our established protocols to advise our passengers and other customers; you are welcome to keep an eye on those communications.
No emails will be sent to “ALL CREW.”
I must point out that Cathay pilots work for Cathay Pacific, not the HKAOA. The company will be the point of contact and we stand ready to assist our pilots just as I believe they stand ready to assist the company. On the other hand, if anyone is observed to be in Contract Compliance of any form, or if individuals are pressured into any form of action that could be damaging to the company, all necessary action will be taken.
Finally, your e-mail compels me to express my utter disbelief and profound disappointment that the HKAOA has chosen to leverage a typhoon, mere hours before it is scheduled to make landfall, to further an industrial agenda.
I look forward to the full cooperation of our pilots during the coming days.
Yours sincerely,
Chris