Air India tightens cabin crew fitness rules, weight gain may lead to pay loss
India Today
A new policy at Air India could directly impact cabin crew rosters and salaries, linking fitness levels to employment status, as the airline moves to enforce stricter health standards from May 1.
In a move that could affect rosters and salaries, Air India is set to roll out a new health and fitness compliance policy for cabin crew, where those falling outside prescribed Body Mass Index ranges may face derostering and loss of pay.
The policy, which will come into effect from May 1, links crew eligibility to BMI readings and functional fitness assessments.
As per the policy, a BMI reading between 18 and 24.9 has been defined as the “normal” and desired range.
A BMI below 18 will be treated as underweight. While this may be accepted, it will depend on the crew member clearing a medical evaluation and functional assessment.
Those with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 will fall under the overweight category. This range may still be acceptable if the individual clears the functional assessment.
However, a BMI of 30 or above has been classified as obese and is not considered acceptable under the new rules.
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