Mumbai: National carrier Air India's decision to drastically cut down the number of flight attendants it rosters on most of its international flights could hit passenger safety in case of an emergency, said the airline's cabin crew association.
Six days ago, the airline, which faces a cabin crew shortage, started the practice under which fewer flight attendants will be rostered for its medium- and long-haul international operations from India to destinations like Newark, New York, Chicago, Riyadh, Jeddah etc.
The global norm, and the one dictated by the Indian aviation regulator, is that the number of flight attendants on board should be equal to or more than the number of doors in the aircraft. It ensures that during an emergency every exit is manned and passenger evacuation takes place without any glitches.
Read News in full 04/06/14 Times of India
Six days ago, the airline, which faces a cabin crew shortage, started the practice under which fewer flight attendants will be rostered for its medium- and long-haul international operations from India to destinations like Newark, New York, Chicago, Riyadh, Jeddah etc.
The global norm, and the one dictated by the Indian aviation regulator, is that the number of flight attendants on board should be equal to or more than the number of doors in the aircraft. It ensures that during an emergency every exit is manned and passenger evacuation takes place without any glitches.
Read News in full 04/06/14 Times of India
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