New Delhi: After coming out with rules to ensure medical fitness of airline cabin crew, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) now wants to ensure enough rest for them by introducing time limit for their duty.
The aviation regulator has come out with the draft Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR) to establish regulations specifying the limits applicable to flight time, flight duty period and rest periods for cabin crew. Stakeholders have been asked to submit their suggestions by August 2.
Acknowledging that cabin crew have a different working pattern than flight crew, they are required to work longer hours. They are first responders in-flight, who are trained to handle smoke and fire incidents, as well as, medical emergencies including cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
07/07/15 Shemin Joy/Deccan Herald
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The aviation regulator has come out with the draft Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR) to establish regulations specifying the limits applicable to flight time, flight duty period and rest periods for cabin crew. Stakeholders have been asked to submit their suggestions by August 2.
Acknowledging that cabin crew have a different working pattern than flight crew, they are required to work longer hours. They are first responders in-flight, who are trained to handle smoke and fire incidents, as well as, medical emergencies including cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
07/07/15 Shemin Joy/Deccan Herald
