Cathay Pacific forces crew members to use "spicy version" to travel safely

The Hong Kong government adjusted the entry quarantine arrangement for the crew members this month. After returning to Hong Kong, the crew members of the passenger planes in Hong Kong only need to be quarantined in the quarantine hotel for 3 days. After obtaining a negative test result, they can be released, but they are subject to medical monitoring; after the crew members of the cargo aircraft return to Hong Kong Self-isolation is not required, but testing at the airport is also required.

A Cathay Pacific crew member revealed that Cathay Pacific recently issued an internal circular stating that one of the conditions for the above relaxation of quarantine arrangements is to require crew members to use a designated app to record all the movements of the crew members after returning to Hong Kong.

The crew member described the program as a "spicy version of Safe Travel". Even if the crew members enter and exit places that do not need to use "Safe Travel" to enter, they need to record in the designated app provided by Cathay Pacific. Records are made in the program, questioning the collection of too much data.

Cathay Pacific also warned employees that it will conduct random checks on employees, and if it is found that it cannot meet the whereabouts requirements, it will face severe disciplinary action, including dismissal.

"Hong Kong 01" is making enquiries with Cathay Pacific and the Transport and Housing Bureau regarding the incident.

▼The epidemic lasted for more than two years, and the airport was full of passenger planes▼

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"Hong Kong 01" obtained the internal notice issued by Cathay Pacific to employees recently. Cathay Pacific stated that in order to cooperate with the relaxation of the crew quarantine arrangement this month, the crew members need to use the "Crew Activity Log" provided by Cathay Pacific after returning to Hong Kong. "Mobile app to record and upload all the whereabouts within seven days after returning to Hong Kong.

Cathay Pacific emphasized in the announcement that the relevant measures are mandatory and all crew members stationed in Hong Kong must comply.

It is understood that measures to force the recording and uploading of travel data have come into effect.

According to the internal notification information, apart from the whereabouts of the flight crew in the designated quarantine hotels for the first three days, no records are required. All departure activities from the 4th to the 7th day after arriving in Hong Kong must be filled in the app, and proof must be provided in the designated mobile app. , such as the screenshot of "Travel with peace of mind".

Cathay Pacific crew travel log program (source)

The press release issued by the government a few days ago also mentioned that after returning to Hong Kong, crew members must undergo daily rapid antigen tests, refrain from participating in any activities in public places where they take off their masks, avoid going to crowded places and large gatherings, and must record Personal whereabouts until the seventh day after their arrival.

In the event of a violation, the designation of the relevant crew member will be cancelled.

Requires uploading of all outings than using SafeTravel

Some crew members described the program as a spicier version of "Travel With Peace of Mind", except for restaurants and other places that originally had to use "Travel With Peace of Mind".

According to Cathay Pacific's announcement, it is all other places, even places that do not need to use "safe travel" to enter, must be recorded in the program.

The crew member pointed out that even if you go to a friend's house, you still need to fill in the program.

He estimates that this is the plan that Cathay Pacific negotiated with the government in exchange for relaxing the quarantine period. Even if there is an infection case, it can be easily traced, but there is also the concern of collecting too much personal data.

▼The airport was "sparsely populated" under the epidemic on April 27▼

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Cathay Pacific warns of dismissal if found not meeting whereabouts requirements

According to Cathay Pacific's internal notice, the employee whereabouts information collected by the program will be kept confidential and only authorized persons within Cathay Pacific can view it.

Cathay Pacific will also conduct random inspections to confirm that the information uploaded by the crew meets the requirements.

Cathay Pacific will also provide information to the relevant government departments if the government departments request access in response to compliance review.

Cathay Pacific emphasized in the circular that the request to upload the information is a condition for the Hong Kong government to relax the quarantine requirements for flight crews, warning that employees who fail to meet the requirements will face severe disciplinary action, including possible dismissal.

Cathay Pacific requires employees to declare whether they hold a Homecoming Card

In addition to requiring the use of the "spicy version to travel with ease", Cathay Pacific has also recently issued a notice to crew members who enter and exit the country with foreign passports, but may be eligible to receive a home return card, requiring them to declare whether they hold a home return card.

Cathay Pacific said in a reply a few days ago that it reminded the crew from time to time that they must carry the required entry documents when on duty, and often update the crew's travel document records.

Cathay Pacific continued to point out that crew members who hold overseas passports and home-return cards must also carry home-return cards when they are on duty on flights to the mainland.

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