The mechanism of surcharges might be better than trying to put things in the fare because if fuel prices go up, the surcharge reflects that. We're going to have to learn to live with surcharges - it's not something we like to do but we do need to pass on some of these costs.

As our schedule reliability continues to improve we are pleased to be able to resume services to (six) destinations.

Any crew member who is guided by third party interpretation of the manual may be in breach of legal obligations to the company

We are doing what we're describing as defensive hedging. The assumption we're working on is that there is more upward risk for oil prices.

We're not the ones making ultimatums. We're not the ones making threats,

We are disappointed that the HKAOA appears to be using sickness as a weapon whilst demanding pay rises of up to 32 percent,

We put a lot of money on the table. Do they want it or don't they?

We won't be lifting the suspension of operation of our A-330s until we are absolutely confident safety can be maintained.

We are prepared to charter additional aircraft and rebook passengers on other airlines. For the moment we will continue to operate normally and take bookings on future flights,