CEO Rupert Hogg resigns; also other top execs
Aug 17, 2019, 2:30 am
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We have no information on CX internal discussions for the past few weeks.
The CEO might have voiced opinions that did not sit well with some.
CX/KA is, by far, the dominant airline at HKIA. CX CEO must have been closely involved in the policy adopted by HKIA management and the decision not to call police to evacuate the (illegal) protest than closed the airport for days. The images of Chinese tourists physically prevented from reaching check-in, being yelled at, shoved, and a couple of Chinese men being beaten, has gone around the world and particularly in China. Maybe that was the trigger.
The CEO might have voiced opinions that did not sit well with some.
CX/KA is, by far, the dominant airline at HKIA. CX CEO must have been closely involved in the policy adopted by HKIA management and the decision not to call police to evacuate the (illegal) protest than closed the airport for days. The images of Chinese tourists physically prevented from reaching check-in, being yelled at, shoved, and a couple of Chinese men being beaten, has gone around the world and particularly in China. Maybe that was the trigger.
Aug 17, 2019, 3:23 am
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I have seen nothing to indicate that the pilot make the announcement on July 26 has been fired. He very carefully didn't state a political point. He advised all passengers about the protests and asked all HKers (in Cantonese) to "take care and stay strong".
One was fired for being accused of rioting (what happened to innocent until proved guilty?) and the other for posting a pic in LIHKG (a Reddit-like forum) of a message on a screen in the cockpit. Details (including the picture) here: https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/08/1...ssure-beijing/
One was fired for being accused of rioting (what happened to innocent until proved guilty?) and the other for posting a pic in LIHKG (a Reddit-like forum) of a message on a screen in the cockpit. Details (including the picture) here: https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/08/1...ssure-beijing/
Aug 17, 2019, 3:30 am
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Aug 17, 2019, 4:06 am
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In crisis time, management has to decide on options in concertation with major parties involved.
HKIA board might have been consulted by setting a conference call with reachable members, but people on the ground are best placed to make a decision and CX/KA have a loud voice on such topic.even if they are not on HKIA xec comittee or board. They are the major customer of HKIA.
Aug 17, 2019, 5:43 am
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he is on the board of Air China. If he resigned, embarrassing questions about their vetting process that Air China can do without in current political climate
Aug 17, 2019, 6:01 am
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https://youtu.be/bm95Xkkq-uE
Aug 17, 2019, 6:32 am
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I have seen nothing to indicate that the pilot make the announcement on July 26 has been fired. He very carefully didn't state a political point. He advised all passengers about the protests and asked all HKers (in Cantonese) to "take care and stay strong".
One was fired for being accused of rioting (what happened to innocent until proved guilty?) and the other for posting a pic in LIHKG (a Reddit-like forum) of a message on a screen in the cockpit. Details (including the picture) here: https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/08/1...ssure-beijing/
One was fired for being accused of rioting (what happened to innocent until proved guilty?) and the other for posting a pic in LIHKG (a Reddit-like forum) of a message on a screen in the cockpit. Details (including the picture) here: https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/08/1...ssure-beijing/
Aug 17, 2019, 6:40 am
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Cathay's initial response was correct - they suspended the pilot from flying duties, which is reasonable given that he is under the stress of a pending court case and may not, therefore, perform at the normal level. No problem with that,
It was only later when the Communist Party intervened that the company was told in no uncertain terms that some scapegoats were needed.
If I were Rupert Hogg, I would have made sure that the pilots who were fired on the instructions of the Communist Party were given very decent termination payments, and solid references for their future emplyment.
It was only later when the Communist Party intervened that the company was told in no uncertain terms that some scapegoats were needed.
If I were Rupert Hogg, I would have made sure that the pilots who were fired on the instructions of the Communist Party were given very decent termination payments, and solid references for their future emplyment.
Aug 17, 2019, 6:58 am
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Cathay's initial response was correct - they suspended the pilot from flying duties, which is reasonable given that he is under the stress of a pending court case and may not, therefore, perform at the normal level. No problem with that,
It was only later when the Communist Party intervened that the company was told in no uncertain terms that some scapegoats were needed.
If I were Rupert Hogg, I would have made sure that the pilots who were fired on the instructions of the Communist Party were given very decent termination payments, and solid references for their future emplyment.
It was only later when the Communist Party intervened that the company was told in no uncertain terms that some scapegoats were needed.
If I were Rupert Hogg, I would have made sure that the pilots who were fired on the instructions of the Communist Party were given very decent termination payments, and solid references for their future emplyment.
Aug 17, 2019, 7:16 am
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Pls do not make this racial or portrait the protestors block Chinese tourists. They disrupted everyone. Plenty of videos and images online, if you interested to look
https://youtu.be/bm95Xkkq-uE
https://youtu.be/bm95Xkkq-uE
Aug 17, 2019, 7:16 am
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I'll just say as CEO of a public company his first and foremost responsibility is to his shareholders. Whether you agree with it or not, it is just how it works.
Aug 17, 2019, 8:35 am
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Cathay's initial response was correct - they suspended the pilot from flying duties, which is reasonable given that he is under the stress of a pending court case and may not, therefore, perform at the normal level. No problem with that,
It was only later when the Communist Party intervened that the company was told in no uncertain terms that some scapegoats were needed.
If I were Rupert Hogg, I would have made sure that the pilots who were fired on the instructions of the Communist Party were given very decent termination payments, and solid references for their future emplyment.
It was only later when the Communist Party intervened that the company was told in no uncertain terms that some scapegoats were needed.
If I were Rupert Hogg, I would have made sure that the pilots who were fired on the instructions of the Communist Party were given very decent termination payments, and solid references for their future emplyment.
Aug 17, 2019, 8:53 am
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Eh? The pilot certainly was suspended before the Communist Party intervened. I need to check on the employees who leaked the personal info.