Three cheers for Omicron!

This article by a German health expert said the "Omicron variant could be a Christmas gift" as it may spread faster, more infectious but less severe. Personally, I tend to agree with the professor. It's more severe than the usual seasonal flu but it will not kill nor create havoc like the Delta variant. In this aspect, it is good news for everyone except the big pharmacies and those that profited immensely from the pandemic.

Hip hip hooray to the airlines and tourism industries. You and the world will recover, thanks to Omicron! SIA will soar again and higher this time. Praise God for his mighty power which overcome the evil deeds of the devil and his offspring.

Captain was "incapacitated"

 A London bound flight from Singapore was delayed because the captain was "incapacitated" and unable to operate the flight. The details are still unclear as to what really happened and when it happened. Once I have more information, I will update here.

 

Hong Kong COVID-19 quarantine pushes Cathay pilots to 'breaking point'.......continue reading here

Former stewardess Sarabai passed away

 

Sara passed away on 29 Nov 2021 and to be cremated today. Was told she died of hemorrhaging of the brain. RIP Sara.

Omicron passengers on SQ 211 into Sydney

 SIA said on Monday that its pilots and crew who operated on Flight SQ211 will abide by these measures, in accordance with the guidance from the authorities. Read more here

I understand the crew that operated the flight SQ 211 arriving SYD on 29 November did not disembark at SYD but instead arrived back Singapore as passengers on the return flight. The crew had come into contact with the 2 passengers who were tested positive for Omicron....

New variant of Covid-19 Omicron

 The new variant known as Omicron which originated from   South Africa is of grave concern. Many countries have banned people from SA, Botswana, Zimbabwe and in the last 2 days Israel, HK and Belgium into their countries.

The stock markets around the world have plunged yesterday due to fear that Omicron could start another massive lockdowns across the world.

SIA and other world airlines are beginning to accept bookings until the news of Omicron. What is in store for our national airlines, SIA? Let's see over the next couple of days whether Omicron is as devastating as Delta or more.

Too premature?

SIA a good employer?.....continues ...

 continue from https://www.bohtong.org/2021/11/sia-good-employer-well-it-depends-on.html

In certain divisions/departments, the heads used the SARS crisis as an excuse to get rid of under performed staff and those whom they had a grudge. Sure, there were divisional heads who were out to impress their bosses by cutting cost for the company.

Whatever reasons to rid their staff was short-sightedness because when SARS suddenly disappeared there was a shortage of staff. No heads or SVPs were penalized for the short-sightedness except for one. Many of my ex-colleagues pointed the finger at my SVP. He was fired but I personally believed he paid the price not due to the retrenchment of the crew but for insubordination.