Gross mismanagement: Cathay Pacific pilots hit back angrily at airline

The union representing Cathay Pacific pilots has hit back angrily at claims their work-to-rule action has hampered the airline’s growth, saying “gross mismanagement” was instead to blame. Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association general secretary Chris Beebe challenged management’s assertion that the work-to-rule was to blame for the postponement of new routes and an increase in flight frequency. In a letter to union members, Beebe accused management of trying to pass on blame for its own “poor choices and strategies”. The real cause of the poor performance, he argued, was “gross mismanagement of costs with respect to fuel hedging and inciting employee discontent”. Cathay Pacific said the letter contained “inaccurate assertions” and insisted it was trying its best to resolve outstanding issues with its pilots. <br/>