29 May 2009

Cathay Pacific Cooperates with Hong Kong Department of Health on Confirmed Case of Influenza A (H1N1)

Cathay Pacific Airways was notified by Hong Kong health authorities today (Monday 29 May) that a passengers on CX881 who arrived at Hong Kong International Airport at 6:53am HK time on Thursday (28 May) from Los Angeles (departure date 27 May) has since tested positive for Influenza A (H1N1).

A total of 280 passengers, four cockpit crew and 14 cabin crew were on board the flight.

Cathay Pacific will comply with requests from Hong Kong health authorities to provide details of the passengers and the operation crew manifest to determine if medical follow-up is necessary.

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