Freighter Queen

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1 KATHAMANDU
Demonstrating the Cathay caring spirit
In April 2015, Nepal experienced an earthquake that claimed more than 8,000 lives.
While the Cathay family in Nepal were lucky not to have suffered any fatalities, most of the team
were impacted to varying degrees. The worst-affected colleague was one of our longest-serving
staff, Surendra Rajthala, whose house – where 10 of his family members resided – was reduced to
rubble in the quake.
Our team in Kathmandu quickly came to the aid of Surendra and family to organise temporary
accommodation for them.
FunCX – a South Asia Cathay employee club that organises staff activities – drove a series of
fundraising activities under the banner of “V love Nepal”.
What started out as a regional initiative quickly saw funds coming in from UAE, Bahrain, South
Africa, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and Europe.
On the other hand, a project team headed by Country Manager Nepal Parthenia Lai worked to
help Surendra rebuild his house.
A little over a year after the earthquake, Surendra and his family have finally moved into their
new home.
Manager People South Asia, Middle East & Africa Neil Andrade said: “I would like to thank
everyone who played a part to ensure Surendra and his family have a roof over their head!”
2 JOHANNESBURG
Happy 25th anniversary!
From the first customer checked in to the last to board the flight, the JNB team celebrated their
25th Anniversary in style. With colourful balloons, surprise chocolates and Cathay souvenirs,
customers and crew were invited to party!
“It feels great to be part of a team who have been serving our customers for 25 years!” says
Managers on Duty Trevor Grist, Katharine Rangayah and David Ren. “Growing from strength to
strength, the team always give their very best even in the face of challenges.
“Our efforts are rewarded by our customers’ appreciation and continued sharing.”
Zanele, Customer Services Agent, shares more: “As we express our gratitude, we must never
forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them!”
3 BEIJING
Friendly footy
Two Cathay Service Delivery football teams were in Beijing in June for a friendly football
tournament with Air China Ground Service and AMECO Ground Service.
A total of 23 cabin crew, five ISD colleagues, five HKIA people and one Dragonair staff joined the
game, with Director Service Delivery James Ginns taking to the field.
James also presented an A350 model to Mr Gong from Air China Ground Service and Mr Teng
from AMECO Ground Service.
Outport people
INDIA
Senior Purser Deepika Kumar
Mrs India Classic
Deepika saw the contest as an opportunity to learn
and grow. “It’s my belief that people should step out
of their comfort zone to try something different, or
you will never know what you are capable of.”
“The pageant was a wonderful experience –
winning was great, and I walked away with plenty of
life lessons, and the memories and friends I
have made are invaluable,” she says.
As the incumbent Mrs India Classic,
Deepika will spend as much time as
possible associating herself with
meaningful charitable causes in the
coming year.
“I hope to make a difference in
other people’s lives in any small way I
can,” she smiles.
MALAYSIA
Flight Attendant Wendy She
Mrs Malaysia Universe
Wendy says she took part in the pageant for a very
good cause.
“I hoped my exposure in the pageant would help
to raise awareness of children suffering from rare
genetic diseases,” says Wendy, a certified Genetic
Counsellor who practices part-time at a clinic in
Hong Kong.
“I ‘ve come across many families with
children suffering from rare genetic
diseases. They often lack support
from the public and the government.
Medical assistance and rehabilitative
therapies are essential to improve
their quality of life.”
Wendy took third spot in the
pageant, saying it was “inspiring to
meet so many great personalities from
different walks of life!”
INDIA
Flight Purser Mukta Chopra
Mrs Asia International Universe
Mutka was invited to join the Mrs Asia International
Universe after coming in the top five in the Mrs India
pageant in 2014 and winning Mrs India Beautiful eyes.
Having caught the travel bug at a very young age,
with her family moving to different cities in India,
Mukta says that becoming cabin crew “seemed a
perfect fit”.
“With strong support from my husband,
family and friends, I feel that my two
decades’ experience in Cathay has
given me the confidence and poise
required to excel in the pageant.”
After winning Mrs Asia, Mukta
is now busy preparing for the Mrs
Universe being held in Guangzhou next
month, “and I look forward to meeting
gorgeous women from around the
world!”
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