Question : DEMANDS OF AIRHOSTESSES

(a) whether there has been persistent demand to increase the retirement age of Air Hostesses in the national carriers to 58 as in the case of male crew members;

(b) if so, the reasons for not acceding to the demand; and

(c) the time by which a decision is likely to be taken?

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION

(SHRI SHARAD YADAV)

(a): The retirement age of Air Hostesses in the national carriers is 58 years which is at par with male crew members.

(b) and (c) : Do not arise.