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Cabin crew

News Reports

Air India to hire over 4200 cabin crew and 900 pilots in the year 2023, to hire more pilots and maintenance engineers later

OpIndia Staff - 24 February, 2023

Days after announcing mega deals to purchase 470 aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, Air India will hire 4,200 cabin crew trainees and 900 pilots in 2023

News Reports

Air India crew member says ‘witness’ in PeeGate scandal wanted an upgrade to first class, says the victim was on the window seat

OpIndia Staff - 15 January, 2023

One of the crew members said that she spoke to people aware of the incident and was informed that the alleged victim was sitting on the window seat on the other side of aircraft while the accused on aisle seat and said it would have been difficult to urinate on her.

World

Hijabs and Jumpsuits for female crew members included in British Airways’ first uniform change in 20 years: Details

OpIndia Staff - 9 January, 2023

Even as women protest against Iran's hijab mandate, British Airways had included hijab as an option for female crew members.

News Reports

Coronavirus lockdown: When flights resume, airlines may mandate the usage of full PPEs, including face shields for cabin crew members, say reports

OpIndia Staff - 15 May, 2020

As per reports, it will be mandatory for each crew member of Indigo to wear a surgical mask, gloves, face shields along with a gown or a bodysuit. Vistara is planning to have its cabin crew wear a lap gown, face mask and face shield.