Air India enforces BMI-based fitness for cabin crew from May 1

CNBC TV18•21-03-2026, 23:07

•Air India implements new health and fitness policy for cabin crew starting May 1.
•Policy links Body Mass Index (BMI) levels to flying eligibility, with non-compliance leading to derostering and loss of pay.
•Normal BMI (18-24.9) is the desired standard; underweight (<18) and overweight (25-29.9) require medical/functional assessment.
•Obese BMI (30 and above) results in immediate derostering and loss of pay until norms are met.
•The policy aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and is a preparatory measure for enhanced fitness standards.

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