Cathay Pacific pilot charged with rioting in Hong Kong removed from flying duties

Cathay Pacific on Saturday announced that a pilot charged with rioting in Hong Kong was removed from flying duties.

In this photo taken on August 7, 2018, a woman walks past Cathay Pacific Airways signage at Hong Kong's international airport. [File photo: AFP via VCG/Anthony Wallace]

This came after China's civil aviation authorities issued a warning of major aviation safety risks to the Hong Kong-based airline.

Another two ground staff were also sacked for inappropriate behaviors after revealing passengers' information.