Cathay Pacific Airways had three consecutive pilots who arrived in Hong Kong from Frankfurt, Germany, after being exempted from quarantine during the diagnosis period. The authorities demanded quarantine of the crew members who had been there this month on the 21st, involving about 130 pilots.
Yuan Meiyi, the president of the Hong Kong Logistics Association, stated on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millennium" today (17) that the measures have an impact on freight transportation. Shipping services were blocked earlier. In addition, the traditional peak season from December to New Year is expected to increase freight rates by 30%. , And worry that it will be passed on to consumers.
During the period of exemption from quarantine after arrival from Frankfurt, Germany, three consecutive pilots of Cathay Pacific Airways were diagnosed during the quarantine exemption period. Cathay Pacific tightened the guidelines for exemption from quarantine for crew members returning to Hong Kong, and was only allowed to leave home for a maximum of two hours per day for the first three days of return to Hong Kong.
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Yuan Meiyi, President of the Hong Kong Logistics Association, pointed out that Cathay Pacific is the largest cargo company in Hong Kong. Due to the large-scale layoffs of airlines during the epidemic, and the impact of the closure of foreign cities and other impacts on the shipping supply chain, many cargoes need to be converted to air transportation. goods.
She pointed out that due to the large demand for cargo aircraft services in the freight industry, a large number of crew members have to be quarantined or have a serious impact on freight. It is estimated that this will lead to freight increases and increase costs by about 30%. She is worried that it will eventually be passed on to consumers.
As for the proposal to tighten the quarantine arrangements for crew members, she believes that crew members can voluntarily stay home quarantined for 7 days. Because not everyone has an independent space at home, airlines should assist in arranging independent local quarantine, and crew members must maintain self-discipline while in other places. , And there should be a system to track their whereabouts.
She pointed out that airlines may consider hiring additional staff to cope with the new arrangements in shifts.
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