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Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific initiates disciplinary action against unvaccinated flight crew

  • About 60 to 80 employees are in the firing line, sources say
  • Carrier previously vowed to dismiss aircrew who were not vaccinated by August 31

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Cathay Pacific is initiating disciplinary action against a number of aircrew still unvaccinated after an August 31 deadline. Photo: Winson Wong
Danny Lee
Cathay Pacific has begun disciplinary proceedings against dozens of flight attendants and pilots who have refused to get a Covid-19 jab, making good on its promise to review the employment of those still unvaccinated by an August 31 deadline.
Between 60 and 80 aircrew were in the firing line, sources told the Post, as the airline had begun questioning their lack of inoculation records.

The company sent letters to staff on Wednesday asking why they had not been vaccinated or provided an explanation on the issue. The company said employees already had nine weeks to get Covid-19 jabs and had been sent multiple messages to explain why inoculation was vital.

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“As a result, the company will now take steps to terminate your employment. If you believe our information is incorrect or wish to discuss your situation with us, please contact [us] immediately,” the letter said.

As of Wednesday, all of the airline’s flights were being operated by fully vaccinated crews.

“We are following up on the small number of cases individually,” a company spokeswoman said on Thursday. “We continue to review the future employment of those who are not vaccinated and assess whether they can continue to be employed as aircrew with Cathay Pacific.”

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