Cathay Pacific says has fired two pilots over Hong Kong protests


  • World
  • Wednesday, 14 Aug 2019

A Cathay Pacific plane lands at Hong Kong airport after it reopened following clashes between police and protesters, in Hong Kong, China August 14, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) - Cathay Pacific Airways <0293.HK> has terminated the employment of two pilots, the company said on Wednesday, after it suspended them in the past week over their involvement in protests in Hong Kong.

"In response to media enquiries, Cathay Pacific confirms that two pilots have been terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions of their employment contracts," the Hong Kong-based airline said in an e-mailed statement.

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