Air India Weight-Tracking Policy for Cabin Crew
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A controversial new policy is set to take flight at Air India.
The airline is introducing new regulations that could subject cabin crew members to leave without pay based on their Body Mass Index (BMI) readings, according to multiple reports.
Set to take effect May 1, the policy categorizes a BMI range between 18 and 24.9 as “normal” and acceptable for flight, per airline guidelines obtained by The Economic Times. Meanwhile, a reading below 18 would be considered “underweight” and a reading between 25 and 29.9 would be classified as “overweight.”
Conversely, the airline’s incoming policy would define a BMI reading of 30 or above as “obese” and not acceptable for travel, resulting in an immediate removal from active flight rosters and loss of pay, outlets reported. Such individuals would have to submit to medical tests, including blood sugar and lipid profile checks, within seven days to determine underlying health risks, according to NDTV.
