[QUOTE=littlevoices;32614155]The SCMP article is laying the groundwork for a British Airways style change (i.e. fire and rehire), as mentioned by sxc, this approach will be far cheaper and whilst it may destroy labour relationships what's the alternative, probably go work for a Chinese carrier.
I don't think there is much 'labour relationship' left in CX, both pilots and crew have been at loggerheads for years.
If they go down the route of fire and rehire, it will make BA look angelic in comparison !!