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

• 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.