The Hong Kong airline has fired two pilots for their involvement in the protest.

Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday that it has sacked two of its pilots for involvement in the protest, while the Hong Kong airline is under heavy pressure from Beijing to sanction its employees supporting pro-democracy protesters.

In a statement, the company said the two pilots were fired "in accordance with the terms and conditions of their employment contract".

For five days, pro-democracy activists have been demonstrating at Hong Kong International Airport, disrupting air traffic. On Tuesday, clashes erupted between the protesters and the police. Activists dressed in black, the pro-democracy movement's signature, had carried out a sit-in in the middle of the terminal, calling out "Rise Hong Kong, Stand Up for Freedom" and try to block access to the areas. luggage registration.