Two Cathay Pacific pilots sacked for involvement in HK protests: airline

Hong Kong, Aug 14 (AFP) Cathay Pacific Wednesday said two pilots had been sacked, as the Hong Kong carrier comes under huge pressure from Beijing to clamp down on staff supportive of anti-government rallies. "Cathay Pacific confirms that two pilots have been terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions of their employment contracts," the airline said in a statement.

"One is currently involved in legal proceedings. The other misused company information on Flight CX216/12 August." (AFP) MRJ MRJ