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| Airlines prefer women cabin crew |
| ''We want to be a part of Kingfisher. We think of wearing the red uniform and flying on the DDr. But what can we do?'' said an aspirant.
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| INDIA
, 27-September-2007
0:31:59 AM |
| When Vijay Mallya launched Kingfisher Airlines, he brought a new look to the Indian skies. And one of the highlights of the facelift was the introduction of 'flying models'- the young, glamorous and all-female cabin crew handpicked by Mallya himself.
But now two years later the increasing number of male flight attendants find themselves deprived of the opportunity to be a part of the cabin staff of one of the country's best paying airlines.
While Kingfisher pays a salary of Rs 30,000 per month, Jet pays Rs 28,000 and Deccan pays Rs 25,000.
''We want to be a part of Kingfisher. We think of wearing the red uniform and flying on the DDr. But what can we do?'' said an aspirant.
Kingfisher argues that it has perfectly good reason to hire an all-women staff.
''Women are traditionally associated with warmth, hospitality and symbolise a welcoming attitude. Add to that a glamour quotient and the traveler takes home a near perfect flying experience,'' said Rajesh Verma, Exec VP, Kingfisher.
While other airlines like Deccan and Jet hire male attendants, the ratio is still 1 man to every 7 women.
''We are as good as the women. They need to realise that we can do everything the women can,'' said a male cabin attendant.
Historically women have been flight attendants but more and more men are now entering the profession.
The men though are willing to be competitive, if only the airlines will give them the chance.
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