In the context of the large-scale cancellation of flight cancellations caused by the shortage of people's handpanA person familiar with the matter revealed that Hong Kong Cathay Pacific will reduce the number of flight hours required to upgrade to the captain.

Bloomberg News reported on Friday (January 12), quoting the operating manual reported on Wednesday (10th) of Cathay Pacific AirlinePromotion.The currently required flight time is 1,000 less than the original.Upgrade candidates still need to complete 1500 hours of flight business aircraft, participate in training, and meet other required conditions.

Affected by the epidemic of crown disease, Cathay Pacific lost many pilots and captains.The salary of the remaining pilots was also cut.In order to make more pilots willing to join the company, and also hoping to strengthen the captain's lineup, Cathay Pacific decided to reduce the flight time required to upgrade to the captain.

Cathay Pacific said in an email statement that the above changes have been approved by the regulatory unit, which takes effect last November.Experience is one of the considerations, which will determine who can receive the training of the captain by performance.

Cathay Pacific said: "This is beneficial to the reconstruction of Cathay Pacific. The more a number of pilots get promotion will help meet our operating needs."

Paul Weatherilt said in an interview that the overall experience level of Cathay Pacific has declined and said he hoped that the latest changes would not reduce the quality of Cathay Curgine's cockpit personnel.

Witterr said: "They have reduced their requirements and standards for captains. The only reason to do this is that too many captains and experienced deputy chiefs have left."

According to the data provided by the Cathay Pacific Airlines Union, Cathay Pacific's captain and deputy captain are 48%less than before the crown disease epidemic.Recently, due to the influenza season, there are more infected diseases than expected. Cathay Pacific Airlines has a shortage of pilots and was forced to cancel flights on a large scale.

The major cancellation of Cathay Pacific flights has attracted the criticism of Hong Kong Chief Executive Li Jiachao, making Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Officer Lin Shaobo's decision on personnel arrangements before and after the crown disease.

Cathay Pacific has been canceled continuously since mid -December last year. CEO Lin Shaobo acknowledged on Thursday (11th) that Cathay Pacific has made mistakes when the planner schedule, underestimating the number of waiting pilots, and when the actual operation,The insufficient number of people offset the peak of the influenza, only if part of the flight can be canceled can it be maintained.