May an employer validly terminate the employment of a cabin attendant for failure to maintain the company's weight standards? This is a legal question which must be answered and not simply brush aside on the mistaken notion that it is politically incorrect to raise this very valid query. The question gains more relevance vis-a-vis flight/air safety. Deleting questions on this matter would be a grave and serious error. Persons who do not understand what BFOQ means need not answer this question.
2007-03-19 03:06:36 · 2 answers · asked by flyingcarabao 2 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
No, companies can NOT deny employment based on weight. There are no weight restrictions (at least at my company-and none others that I have heard of). Now, I have gotten into a jumpseat before and had a SEAT BELT EXTENSION attached to the seatbelt.. VERY ODD. Then my company put out a memo saying that we were NOT allowed to use seat belt extensions per FAA rules... What those "larger" flight attendants do because of this rule, I am unsure. I have seen many female flight attendants in excess 180 lbs-ish, not completely morbidly obese but getting close to it. I have seen many large men, as well. Also, when I order my uniforms, they come in sizes up to 24. (for women that is gigantic). Hope this helps!
2007-03-19 08:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by Joey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be...some attendants are now as wide as the aisles...no kidding!
2007-03-19 10:10:10 · answer #2 · answered by jdoug_sellers 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋