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A union representing Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd crew called on members to sign a petition to prize out more information about a restructuring plan amid concerns that the troubled carrier is set to cut jobs.
“The whole crew community is shrouded in anxiety with numerous unverified news about redundancy circulating among social media groups,†Cathay Pacific Airways Flight Attendants Union said in the petition, adding that it has been “constantly communicating†with management to reveal details of the plan and when it will be announced.
“It is very disappointing that the company refuses to disclose any details of its proposal to the board,†said the union, which represents over 7,400 cabin crew, or a quarter of the Hong Kong-based airline’s local employees.
Cathay didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the petition.
Like airlines around the world, Cathay has been pummeled by the coronavirus pandemic. The impact has been particularly acute on the carrier because it has no home market to speak of — it is still burning through as much as HK$2 billion ($258 million) a month. Passenger numbers are down about 99% from usual and the airline has
said it won’t survive unless it restructures.