AIR GIRLS'TOO FAT'.FIVE stewardesses have been grounded by their airline for being too fat to fly. Air India Air India (formerly Air-India, Hindi: एअर इंडिया) is the national flag carrier of India with a worldwide network of passenger and cargo services. said they were 6lb over the 8st 11lb limit it introduced two years ago. The women went to India's high court to fight their "illegal" suspension. But judges threw out the case yesterday, saying air staff must be "athletic" to deal with emergencies. They added: "For that they have to be in good shape." The state-owned firm is trying to ditch its image of demure de·mure adj. de·mur·er, de·mur·est 1. Modest and reserved in manner or behavior. 2. Affectedly shy, modest, or reserved. See Synonyms at shy1. sari-clad attendants to compete with glamorous budget firms. It said the women could fly if they lost weight. Rival Kingfisher Airlines claims its miniskirted hostesses are "models in the air". |
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