The Demise of Hong Kong Airlines
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Was at a MAJOR HKG travel agency today to book a helper ticket to MNL.
KA had a deal for $1670 over XMAS, but I asked (for fun) what OU was... in NO UNCERTAIN TERMS was told by HKG Chinese agent NOT to book OU.. too unstable.. coming bankruptcy
The agent has no idea who I was, or my backround. But they did not recommend to their clients to book OU/HX.
Whether the expected bakruptcy happens or not is up for debate here..
what isn't is the fact a MAJOR HKG travel agent will not book them.
KA had a deal for $1670 over XMAS, but I asked (for fun) what OU was... in NO UNCERTAIN TERMS was told by HKG Chinese agent NOT to book OU.. too unstable.. coming bankruptcy
The agent has no idea who I was, or my backround. But they did not recommend to their clients to book OU/HX.
Whether the expected bakruptcy happens or not is up for debate here..
what isn't is the fact a MAJOR HKG travel agent will not book them.
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HKA: A Preferred Employer!!
From the SCMP
Airline Under Fire Over Sackings
Agnes Lam
Nov 25, 2008
Hong Kong Airlines is firing employees it accuses of unsatisfactory performance but is refusing to supply evidence to back its claims, former workers say.
The Confederation of Trade Unions said former Hong Kong Airlines flight attendants sought union help after 40 employees had been fired.
The company had fired one to three employees nearly every day this month, a former flight attendant said.
"The airline company has been sacking flight attendants in the past few months, saying these employees' performance has been unsatisfactory," one of the former flight attendants, identified only as Ms Lau and who appeared masked at a union press conference, said yesterday. "When the workers asked the airline company to provide evidence to prove their work performance had not been up to standard, the company failed to do so."
Ms Lau, who worked for the airline for more than two years, was laid off on November 14.
"The affected employees now have a hard time finding jobs, as their records don't look good with the company stating they were sacked due to poor performance," she said.
"As far as we know about 20 pilots and 20 flight attendants have been sacked. Of the 11 former Oasis employees the company recruited in May, nine were sacked, leaving one pregnant employee and another one who earlier was injured at work remaining," Ms Lau said.
Repeated attempts to contact Hong Kong Airlines were unsuccessful. However, Ng To-wing, for the company, told Cable TV in a phone interview yesterday that Hong Kong Airlines needed to cut down manpower, as business had dropped by 10 to 15 per cent with the economic downturn and because of a seasonal business low.
Mr Ng said it was also difficult to say if there would be further lay-offs at this stage and the company would make a decision depending on market conditions.
Chan Po-choi, general secretary of the Staff and Workers Union of Hong Kong Civil Airlines, said his union had received similar complaints. He said the employees were in fear now, as they were worried that they might lose their jobs.
Airline Under Fire Over Sackings
Agnes Lam
Nov 25, 2008
Hong Kong Airlines is firing employees it accuses of unsatisfactory performance but is refusing to supply evidence to back its claims, former workers say.
The Confederation of Trade Unions said former Hong Kong Airlines flight attendants sought union help after 40 employees had been fired.
The company had fired one to three employees nearly every day this month, a former flight attendant said.
"The airline company has been sacking flight attendants in the past few months, saying these employees' performance has been unsatisfactory," one of the former flight attendants, identified only as Ms Lau and who appeared masked at a union press conference, said yesterday. "When the workers asked the airline company to provide evidence to prove their work performance had not been up to standard, the company failed to do so."
Ms Lau, who worked for the airline for more than two years, was laid off on November 14.
"The affected employees now have a hard time finding jobs, as their records don't look good with the company stating they were sacked due to poor performance," she said.
"As far as we know about 20 pilots and 20 flight attendants have been sacked. Of the 11 former Oasis employees the company recruited in May, nine were sacked, leaving one pregnant employee and another one who earlier was injured at work remaining," Ms Lau said.
Repeated attempts to contact Hong Kong Airlines were unsuccessful. However, Ng To-wing, for the company, told Cable TV in a phone interview yesterday that Hong Kong Airlines needed to cut down manpower, as business had dropped by 10 to 15 per cent with the economic downturn and because of a seasonal business low.
Mr Ng said it was also difficult to say if there would be further lay-offs at this stage and the company would make a decision depending on market conditions.
Chan Po-choi, general secretary of the Staff and Workers Union of Hong Kong Civil Airlines, said his union had received similar complaints. He said the employees were in fear now, as they were worried that they might lose their jobs.
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"Repeated attempts to contact Hong Kong Airlines were unsuccessful. However, Ng To-wing, for the company, told Cable TV in a phone interview yesterday that Hong Kong Airlines needed to cut down manpower, as business had dropped by 10 to 15 per cent with the economic downturn and because of a seasonal business low.
Mr Ng said it was also difficult to say if there would be further lay-offs at this stage and the company would make a decision depending on market conditions."
If they want to cut down on manpower why have new names been appearing on the rosters before and after the first round of sackings?
Something for the media to find out I guess....
Mr Ng said it was also difficult to say if there would be further lay-offs at this stage and the company would make a decision depending on market conditions."
If they want to cut down on manpower why have new names been appearing on the rosters before and after the first round of sackings?
Something for the media to find out I guess....
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Managers at HKA were uncontactable?
Thats coz they were all out spending money in Sanya on whores and Sochu in these tough times..........
Of course the snakes have to pay for their pole polish coz no one else in their right mind would go anywhere near these clowns. Who wants to suck on something dipped in sh!t??
The good thing is that Madam Wu would fit in quite nicely on the golf course with his nicely knitted vest.
The local carriers are laughing at these idiots behaviour.
The local press are now informed of their dirty business tatics.
Lawyers are busy preparing their cases against these animals.
So long snake idiots. Your time is up. Pack your mummy's vests and go back to singawhore.
Aviation does not want you. Flying planes and management is very obviously not your forte, try something else, cos there is no room in this aviation world for wannabe's like you snakes.
Thats coz they were all out spending money in Sanya on whores and Sochu in these tough times..........
Of course the snakes have to pay for their pole polish coz no one else in their right mind would go anywhere near these clowns. Who wants to suck on something dipped in sh!t??
The good thing is that Madam Wu would fit in quite nicely on the golf course with his nicely knitted vest.
The local carriers are laughing at these idiots behaviour.
The local press are now informed of their dirty business tatics.
Lawyers are busy preparing their cases against these animals.
So long snake idiots. Your time is up. Pack your mummy's vests and go back to singawhore.
Aviation does not want you. Flying planes and management is very obviously not your forte, try something else, cos there is no room in this aviation world for wannabe's like you snakes.
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A certain Mr Au ( alias chief muppet ) was quoted in the paper today: on the subject of sacking 6 flight attendants :
" Its only 5% of our total workforce of 440 staff "
Ex-squeeze me ?
Baking powder ?
a ) 5% of 440 was not 6 where I went to school and b) 440 staff for 6 aeroplanes
you have to be frigging joking 
Also the clowns that have a major stake in your piece of crap operation, owe the mainland airports millions of $.
I can still remember the sales pitch " We are owned by Hainan, they have plenty of money ". Yeh, well I hope they have more money than the other big 3 mainland operators, 1 of which is pratically insolvent and all 3 begging for massive handouts ( and getting them ) from the government.
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" Its only 5% of our total workforce of 440 staff "
Ex-squeeze me ?
Baking powder ?
a ) 5% of 440 was not 6 where I went to school and b) 440 staff for 6 aeroplanes
you have to be frigging joking Also the clowns that have a major stake in your piece of crap operation, owe the mainland airports millions of $.
I can still remember the sales pitch " We are owned by Hainan, they have plenty of money ". Yeh, well I hope they have more money than the other big 3 mainland operators, 1 of which is pratically insolvent and all 3 begging for massive handouts ( and getting them ) from the government.
Welcome to China
From the HKA website:
PRESS RELEASE
Hong Kong Airlines – Cabin Crew Resignation
24 Nov 2008
As of today, Hong Kong Airlines has a total of 440 employees which consists of 140 cabin crew. Between 18 October and 21 November 2008, 13 cabin crew have resigned of their own accord and 8 cabin crew were terminated (3 of which has not passed the probation) due to unsatisfactory performance.
Hong Kong Airlines will start recruiting cabin crew in preparation for the transition of fleet to A330.
Hong Kong Airlines – Cabin Crew Resignation
24 Nov 2008
As of today, Hong Kong Airlines has a total of 440 employees which consists of 140 cabin crew. Between 18 October and 21 November 2008, 13 cabin crew have resigned of their own accord and 8 cabin crew were terminated (3 of which has not passed the probation) due to unsatisfactory performance.
Hong Kong Airlines will start recruiting cabin crew in preparation for the transition of fleet to A330.
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HKA Stops Ho Chi Minh Service
e-Travel Blackboard Asia : Hong Kong Airlines Cancels Flights to HCM City
The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has confirmed that Hong Kong Airlines has temporarily stopped its five weekly flights between Hong Kong and HCM City, without revealing the reason.
According to a former staff member of the Hong Kong Airlines office in HCM City the airline cancelled its flights to HCM City because of the current low rate of seat occupancy and lack of required aircraft.
Another failure, well done to the team!
The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has confirmed that Hong Kong Airlines has temporarily stopped its five weekly flights between Hong Kong and HCM City, without revealing the reason.
According to a former staff member of the Hong Kong Airlines office in HCM City the airline cancelled its flights to HCM City because of the current low rate of seat occupancy and lack of required aircraft.
Another failure, well done to the team!
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Come one guys, let them survive! 2 years old is nothing to say...fyi if HU actions on HX/UO...those current flying pilots will be gone very quick!
I hope the idea of instant noodle is not in their mind...they must invest in staff and its brandname
cheers to those left behind
I hope the idea of instant noodle is not in their mind...they must invest in staff and its brandname
cheers to those left behind
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Aren't you forgetting:
- typhoon take-offs outside crosswind limits
- hard landings not reported in the tech log
- massively unstable approaches (ie 1700fpm rod at 800ft agl)
?????
- typhoon take-offs outside crosswind limits
- hard landings not reported in the tech log
- massively unstable approaches (ie 1700fpm rod at 800ft agl)
?????
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And the most famous of all.....
Wuzy feeling Wuzy at the starz bar!
You should come back there Wuzy, there is a queue a mile long that want to repeat the actions on that famous day.
Go on, if you are half the man you think you are, I dare you to show up this Fri, 7pm. Bring your little puppy dog TY as moral support.
Wuzy feeling Wuzy at the starz bar!
You should come back there Wuzy, there is a queue a mile long that want to repeat the actions on that famous day.
Go on, if you are half the man you think you are, I dare you to show up this Fri, 7pm. Bring your little puppy dog TY as moral support.
Hoofharted....I too ask that question.
I have sent them numerous emails about the BS going on at HKA but have heard nothing back - I think Eric the Bedwetter is intercepting the mail?
The packs debarcle the other week has been dealt with...The Snake Training or should I say 'Try hard' Captain has been sent back to the sim for recurrent training with the resident Boeing expert - Dickstew. Apparently they know all about the Helios disaster and can't learn anything from this because they know everything!
When the hell is Hainan going to smell the rancid breath of the snakes and send them packing
BTW- How's the command upgrades coming along? When I left earlier this year Dickstew was going around telling the F/O's they were coming in September but which year
I have sent them numerous emails about the BS going on at HKA but have heard nothing back - I think Eric the Bedwetter is intercepting the mail?
The packs debarcle the other week has been dealt with...The Snake Training or should I say 'Try hard' Captain has been sent back to the sim for recurrent training with the resident Boeing expert - Dickstew. Apparently they know all about the Helios disaster and can't learn anything from this because they know everything!
When the hell is Hainan going to smell the rancid breath of the snakes and send them packing
BTW- How's the command upgrades coming along? When I left earlier this year Dickstew was going around telling the F/O's they were coming in September but which year
