Even pimples can ground you

Bangalore: More than three pimples and you’re grounded. On Monday, a few Air India flight attendants were grounded because they were overweight, but airlines ground attendants for less.
“If it’s more than three, you’re grounded. They’ll wait for the pimples to disappear. If they don’t, you’re likely to be grounded for three months. If you don’t care for your skin, forget about being a flight attendant,” an airline official told TOI.
He added, “We advise youngsters to use liquid soaps wherever they are. The skin tends to get dry as moisture dissipates in a pressurised cabin. Liquid soaps would be best as they keep the skin good. Skin tone and texture will be smooth. Use of cream is not mandatory, but definitely suggested.”
If you’re of a particular height, your weight should be commensurate with that. An official of another airline explained: “Men can’t be less than 5 ft 6 inches and women 5 ft 4 inches. Anything over and above these are fine. Too short wouldn’t do. But weight also should be proportionate.
On average, men can’t weigh more than 25 BMI (body mass index) and women 22 BMI. If they cross this, they’d be considered obese and will have to be grounded.” Consequently, flight attendants are extremely cautious about their diet, for their jobs are at stake.
07/01/09 Prashanth G N/Times of India