As infections from the COVID-19 virus continue to climb just about everywhere on Earth, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) last week shared some more unexpected news that’s affecting some US pilots traveling abroad through Hong Kong, which FedEx uses as a major hub.
FedEx Pilots Confined in Hong Kong
Key Takeaways:
- US pilots flying through Hong Kong, especially FedEx pilots, are being subjected to mandatory hospitalization for asymptomatic COVID-19 cases and government quarantine in difficult conditions for close contacts, even if they test negative.
- The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) deems these Hong Kong restrictions an unacceptable risk to pilots' safety and wellbeing, creating stress and operational distractions.
- In light of these strict measures and recent security laws, FedEx is reportedly considering moving its major hub operations away from Hong Kong, possibly to Manila.
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