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Air India Tightens Fitness Norms for Crew, Considers Pay Cuts for High BMI
Air India is implementing a strict health and fitness policy for crew members, with Body Mass Index (BMI) being a key factor, and is reportedly considering removing crew with high BMI from flights and potentially cutting their pay for non-compliance.
22 Mar, 01:29 — 22 Mar, 08:33
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DWHigh142d ago
India news: Weight gain may mean pay cut as Air India tightens fitness norms for crew
Air India is set to implement a strict health and fitness policy for crew members, with Body Mass Index (BMI) being a key factor. There are harsh repercussions over noncompliance. DW has the latest.
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual142d ago
Air India may pull cabin crew with high BMI off flights, cut pay
Air India will conduct ad hoc weight checks before or after flights or during training at the home base or training academy, the policy document states.
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First report: hindustan-times · 22 Mar, 01:29|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h
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