Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific cancels flights as seasonal illnesses affect pilots, union says staff shortage impacts operations

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has cancelled a number of flights since mid-December, citing seasonal illnesses affecting pilots, while a union argues the issue stems from staff shortages resulting from pandemic-related layoffs.

The airline on Friday apologised to affected passengers and pledged to minimise disruptions, as it insisted its overall operations remained “normal”.