"In the last week, we've already written to the FAU chairlady, telling her we are open for discussion on other subjects provided the threat of industrial action is taken away, " said Lisa Ng, Cathay's cabin crewgeneral manager.
This same status is indispensable for captains, pilots, masters, engineers, mechanics, and in general, for all personnel of the crew of any vessel or airship protected by the Mexican merchant flag or insignia.
As a precaution on board the general emergency alarm was promptly sounded, all passengers and crew members, and those not involved in emergency management, went to muster stations with the safety equipment required.