Crew on flights with European fuelling stops must remain until relief arrives, per Air India.
IllustrationAir India has instructed crew operating flights with European fuelling stops to stay aboard until relief crews take over. The instruction follows a concern raised by the European Aviation Safety Agency.
The directive applies to flights where fuel loading is paused. Crew are required to remain on board until relief arrives.
The airline has not disclosed how long the policy will last or whether it will affect other routes.
What this means for Indian travellersIf you are flying with Air India on a route that includes a fuelling stop in Europe, expect crew changes to occur on board. The reports do not mention specific safety announcements or requirements for cabin crew during refuelling.
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