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Cathay Pacific pushes back on claims of crew understaffing and strained training resources
October 7th 2022
A union that represents large numbers of Cathay Pacific flight crew said the Hong Kong airline is facing unprecedented staffing and training shortages making it unable to cope with growing demand for air travel. Read More » “With a record number of resignations of the company's most experienced pilots, Cathay stands unprepared to fully resume operations, failing to meet demand in a resurgent travel market,” the Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association (HKAOA) said. In response, Cathay Pacific told local media it had sufficient qualified and experienced aviation professionals to support current operations and maintain the highest levels of safety and customer service. The airline said it will take time to rebuild capacity and is undertaking substantial training and aircraft reactivation.
