Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) seems to be constantly mired in controversy as of late with the national flag carrier now ordering members of the cabin crew to reduce their weight within six months. The airline is cracking down on what it terms the “excess weight” of some of its cabin crew. In a memo distributed to approximately 1,800 cabin crew working saying they must reduce trim down or face being grounded. Currently, flight attendants who are 30 pounds over are still eligible for flight duty. PIA issues its crew a suggested weight chart for differing heights and body types.

Source: The Express Tribune January 05, 2019 15:46 UTC