Hundreds of
protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday to denounce Cathay Pacific Airways for dismissing crew taking part in or supporting anti-government rallies that have swept the Chinese-ruled city for weeks.
The Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) switched the protest venue, originally planned to be outside the airline's airport headquarters, Cathay City, to the central financial district after
police refused permission.
The airport was forced to close two weeks ago after protesters thronged the arrivals hall for days, grounding around 1,000 flights and occasionally clashing with police.