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Cathay Dragon staff strongly dissatisfied over Cathay’s decision to axe regional brand

Hong Kong Cathay Dragon staff expressed regret and “strong dissatisfaction” over Cathay Pacific Airways’ decision to lay off 5,900 staff and end its regional Dragon brand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Connie Leung, vice-president of the Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Flight Attendants Association, spoke at a press conference on October 21, 2020,

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