Bomb hoax

I am writing in reference to your article titled Bomb hoax delays Cathay Pacific (Jan. 31, 1997) which appeared on Page 3.

I would like to clarify this matter by confirming that Cathay Pacific Airways did not receive any threatening phone calls of any nature concerning any of its flights to or from Indonesia on Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997.

We understand that the Airport Authority offices at Cengkareng airport received a threat by telephone, but this call did not make any specific reference to Cathay Pacific Airways.

We are disappointed that your reporter did not attempt to verify the facts with us.

G.T.F. HUGHES

Country Manager Indonesia

Cathay Pacific Airways

Jakarta