Cathay Pacific Adjusts Pilot Pay to Make Up for Shorter Flights
- Six-month trial of new salary mechanism will start in October
- Union representing pilots says it’s not enough to boost morale
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Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. adjusted its pay mechanism for pilots, many of whom have criticized the company following salary and job cuts during the pandemic.
In a six-month trial starting October, the carrier will pay pilots based on the number of hours they fly or their scheduled flying time — whichever is higher, Director of Flight Operations Chris Kempis said in a statement Friday. Pilots are currently paid based on actual hours flown, meaning they end up earning less when trips are quicker than expected.