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Cathay Pacific to hire cabin crew from mainland China

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In an effort to create a staff that is more inclusive and varied than ever before, Cathay Pacific launched its most recent hiring event at the Qianhai International Talent Hub in Shenzhen. The airline is able to do this because of its Hong Kong base, backing from the Chinese Mainland, and worldwide connections.

As Cathay Pacific’s first attempt to hire cabin crew on the Chinese Mainland, the occasion marks a key turning point for the airline. Cathay Pacific thinks that now is the ideal time to start this new recruitment initiative, reflecting the value of the Chinese Mainland market, given the rising number of flights, business activities, and frequent exchanges between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland as well as the rising number of Putonghua-speaking customers.

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The goal of Cathay Pacific’s “2023 Chinese Mainland Talent Recruitment Plan” is to hire 200–300 cabin crew members on the Chinese Mainland this year and 1,000–2,000 individuals by 2025. In the future, Cathay Pacific will continue to conduct hiring operations in the Chinese Mainland, and the airline expects that the Chinese Mainland will eventually make up the majority of its cabin crew population outside of Hong Kong.

Additionally, the airline will offer even more employment possibilities for qualified individuals from the Chinese Mainland in the form of cadet pilots, cabin crew, IT specialists, ground staff, and customer service representatives, assisting in the development of aviation talent to support the growth of the sector.

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The six-day hiring event runs from August 25 through August 30 at Shenzhen’s Qianhai International Talent Hub. Candidates who pass the preliminary evaluations will take part in an on-site interview. After receiving thorough introduction training, successful candidates will be based in Hong Kong.

By operating around 160 round-trip flights a week to 16 airports in 15 Chinese Mainland cities starting in October 2023, Cathay Pacific will link Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland to the rest of the globe. As part of its commitment to making travel from the Greater Bay Area as simple as possible, Cathay Pacific is also committed to offering a wide range of multimodal services, including air, sea, and land alternatives.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.