Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific initiates disciplinary action against unvaccinated flight crew

Cathay Pacific has begun disciplinary proceedings against dozens of flight attendants and pilots who have refused to get a Covid-19 jab, making good on its promise to review the employment of those still unvaccinated by an August 31 deadline. Between 60 to 80 aircrew are in the firing line, sources have told the Post, as the airline has begun questioning their lack of inoculation records. As of Tuesday, all of the airline’s flights were being operated by fully vaccinated crews. “We are following up on the small number of cases individually,” a company spokeswoman said on Wednesday. “We continue to review the future employment of those who are not vaccinated and assess whether they can continue to be employed as aircrew with Cathay Pacific.” The company pointed out that the vast majority of its Hong Kong-based employees were vaccinated, including 99% of pilots and 93% of flight attendants. The airline said those who were unable to be vaccinated for valid medical reasons or on long-term leave accounted for most who were not yet jabbed.<br/>