Cathay Pacific and cabin crew union should end dispute, avert damage to Hong Kong’s aviation hub status, government says
- Work-to-rule action set to go ahead from Thursday, with union releasing guidelines for its members
- Transport and Logistics Bureau calls on airline’s management to closely communicate with union and ensure stable services during Lunar New Year
The Hong Kong government has waded into a labour dispute between Cathay Pacific Airways and its cabin crew union, echoing calls by travel industry leaders who have urged the two sides to avert potential damage to the city’s status as an aviation hub.
In response to the Post’s queries, the Transport and Logistics Bureau on Wednesday broke its silence and called for the airline’s management to closely communicate with the union to properly handle the matter, especially in ensuring sufficient manpower to maintain stable flight services during the Lunar New Year peak.
The bureau encouraged the industry as a whole to work together during the nascent recovery.
“We take this opportunity to call on everyone in the aviation industry to work together, contribute to the industry’s recovery and cement Hong Kong’s status as an aviation hub,” the bureau’s spokesman said. “We hope everyone understands that manpower is a valuable resource in the aviation industry.”
