Cathay’s HK Express says staff member fired over handling of Portuguese egg tarts
Cathay Pacific’s budget airline HK Express confirmed on Saturday a ground crew member had been fired over the handling of a passenger’s confiscated Portuguese egg tarts.
The confirmation came after a social media post went viral on Wednesday, questioning whether it was proper for a ground crew member to take away the tarts and which might have been eventually consumed by the crew.
According to the airline, the ground crew member violated the company’s rules for handling food left by passengers.
“The staff involved has had their employment immediately terminated by the relevant airport ground services provider and it has emphasised to all staff members the correct procedures,” the company said on Saturday.
“The company allows travellers to bring food and drinks when boarding, but the food and drinks cannot be consumed inside the cabin. Ground staff will remind travellers of the relevant rules before boarding, but they will not confiscate the food of passengers,” it added.
