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Omicron|Cathay Pacific crew quarantine arrangements changed twice a week to the union: at a loss

2021-12-31T11:46:33.144Z


Five crew members of Cathay Pacific Airways were diagnosed after returning to Hong Kong and were infected with the variant virus Omicron. The Hong Kong government and Cathay Pacific have repeatedly changed the quarantine arrangements for pilots and crew members this month. The government announced today (31) that all cargo planes


Five crew members of Cathay Pacific Airways were diagnosed after returning to Hong Kong and were infected with the variant virus Omicron. The Hong Kong government and Cathay Pacific have repeatedly changed the quarantine arrangements for pilots and crew members this month.

The government announced today (31) that after all freighter pilots returned to Hong Kong, the hotel quarantine was extended from 3 days to 7 days. Some freighter pilots said that the quarantine arrangement "changed in the morning and evening" had no choice but to accept it. Dozens of senior foreign pilots have left.


The Cathay Pacific Air Services Staff Association also pointed out that many colleagues have lost their budgets due to the rapid changes in the policy. After this plan, they went home to take care of their mothers or newborn puppies after quarantine for 3 days after work.


Pilot: Flying on the 3rd and scheduled for the 21st quarantine preparation

On December 29, Cathay Pacific required all crew members to go to a quarantine hotel for 3 days after returning to Hong Kong. Two days later, the Transportation and Housing Bureau announced today (31st) that all crews of freighters stationed in Hong Kong that had stayed in overseas areas or Taiwan will start tomorrow. After returning to Hong Kong, the personnel must stay in the designated quarantine hotel and be isolated for 7 days.

Cathay Pacific Cargo Pilot Leo believes that the government’s policy is “changing in the future” and the pilots have no choice but to accept it. However, he is dissatisfied with the government’s “killing a surprise”. Personnel have to enter Penny's Bay for quarantine on the 21st, and some people are now "flying for 3 days, and they must be prepared for the 21st day."

He said that last month, Cathay Pacific asked cargo pilots to isolate themselves at home for 3 days after returning to Hong Kong. Dozens of senior foreign pilots have resigned. He believes that more pilots are not enough to resign, and some foreign pilots are dissatisfied that the Hong Kong government is not satisfied. Practical quarantine requirements, or transfer to other air transport companies.

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Union Chairman: Some colleagues need to take care of chronically ill mothers

Xiao Yongen, vice chairman of foreign affairs of the Cathay Pacific Air Service Staff Union, said that colleagues fully understand the importance of quarantine, but the policy has been changed too quickly.

She returned to Hong Kong on December 29 and only needed to be quarantined for 3 days at the hotel. "The crew on the 30th will stay for 7 to 14 days before the talk is over."

She said that some colleagues had long-term sick mothers waiting to take care of them, and some had new puppies that needed to be fed every few hours. They originally planned to leave for 3 days, but it became 14 days after returning to Hong Kong, which made them lose their budget.

She said that she has not heard of a wave of resignations. Everyone understands that the company has difficulties, but she hopes that she can do her best to assist colleagues in the organization of work.

Omicron|Cargo plane crew members must have a negative result on the 7th day of the week of hotel quarantine starting from New Year's Day. Rilin Weixun: 5-7 better Omicron | The government cancels passenger aircraft crew quarantine exemption. Cathay Pacific notices that 36-year-old Cathay Pacific crew members return to Hong Kong suspected of being infected with Omicron. Swiss Airlines responds to crew quarantine requirements. Tightening the suspension of flights to Hong Kong temporarily involves 4 flights

Source: hk1

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