Taiwan News, and various other media outlets in Hong Kong, have reported that Rupert Hogg, the former Cathay Pacific CEO, has submitted his own name to the Chinese Aviation Authority, instead of a list of staff members who took part in the Hong Kong protests.
Rupert Hogg joined Cathay Pacific as a CEO back in May 2017. Prior to this designation, he had been working with Cathay Pacific’s parent company – Swire for more than 30 years.
Cathay Pacific began to find itself caught in the political turmoil when the Chinese authority demanded Cathay Pacific to suspend crew members, who were involved in illegal protests in Hong Kong, from operating flights into China’s airspace from 10th August, including flights bound for other destinations.
According to Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions, 1200 Cathay Pacific cabin crew and pilots took part in a strike on Monday (5th August). More than 150 flights were cancelled.
One may question the reliability of this possible reason, as there is a high degree of freedom of speech in Hong Kong. We may never possibly get absolute accuracy, unless this information is officially revealed by Rupert Hogg or the Management Team from Cathay Pacific.
Nevertheless, Wang Ting-yu, a parliament member in Taiwan, made a Facebook post on Sunday afternoon (18th August) to praise his act.
” True warriors show the noblest glory of human nature when facing great decisions.
He took responsibility for the strike and resigned!
He didn’t sell out any Cathay Pacific employees!
He took the all the responsibility by himself!
Please remember the name of this gentleman.
Mr. Rupert Hogg!
I salute you!”
Bottomline
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Thumbs up for taking the moral high ground
Ah ha! The L word has just come to me in my mind !! LEGACY AIRLINES ! I knew it began with an L !
That was the Phrase i was looking for in my piece.
I think the word you’re looking for is “Legacy” airlines or carriers.
Maybe it was a phrase like ‘Vintage/classic Liners’ ?? Sure it was a word though! Anyone knows do feel free to share with us again!
Cathay pacific has been in some trouble for some time! Its REALLY been hit by competition! Also Thai Airways with Singapore Airlines were with Cathay ,the Top3 for quality and comfort at Premium Prices in all classes on board!
Consumers were prepared to pay the high prices as they knew what to expect,amazing service and comfort! Just Look at Thai’s business class,massive wide seat like Qatar First class seat!! Though in other classes on many routes the 3 big Asian established airlines have taken a kicking from new upcoming prestige Arabic Airlines like Qatar and Emirates who 25yrs ago were a nothing/small concern operation airlines into the main and major players of today! They offer now superb quality,comfort and service that has hit the likes of Cathay Pacific hard on Longhaul particuarly as routes to new hub’s of recent like Dubai have affected consumers choice in route flying to point to point choice,chosen airlines that fly a route they prefer direct or with stop over point .
The word i am looking for thats sounds like retro or legendary airlines that is associated with old & still operating airlines,i cannot recall right now but the word sounds good as it describes the established airlines in one word perfectly.Some blogger used it to describe the US market with the word.its really bugging me know that word ,sure it begins with an L!
Legacy
Garry,
Those airlines are referred to as Legacy carriers
would love to see Trump take the same high road but he is incapable…..
Amazing man, a true leader. Much respect and honour to him.