Cathay Pacific under fire for allowing pilot with measles to fly

Hong Kong’s aviation authority is probing Cathay Pacific Airways for allowing a pilot with measles to fly seven times across Asia in four days. The city is facing a growing measles outbreak, with a record five-year high of 20 cases so far this year. At least five are airport and airline staff.The Civil Aviation Department said on Monday (25 March) it was seeking answers from the airline. Cathay has been resisting pressure to provide a full explanation for allowing the pilot to fly despite showing symptoms of the highly contagious disease.