Chinese State-Run Firms Tell Workers Not to Fly Cathay Pacific
- Huarong International told employees to use other airlines
- Conglomerate China Resources also said to have barred Cathay
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Chinese state-run companies have told employees to avoid taking Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. flights, according to people familiar with the matter, widening the fallout for Hong Kong’s dominant air carrier after workers took part in anti-Beijing protests and strikes.
China Huarong International Holdings Ltd., a unit of the country’s largest bad-debt manager by assets, sent out a message to workers on Friday to choose airlines other than Cathay or its Cathay Dragon air unit when flying on business or personal trips, said the people, asking not to be identified discussing a private matter. Finance-to-brewing conglomerate China Resources National Corp. gave similar directions to employees, according to two of the people.