SEOUL, March 18 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean low-cost carrier (LCC) Eastar Jet Co. said Tuesday it will add a physical fitness test category in its cabin crew hiring process starting this year. The addition aims to assess the essential physical strength of cabin crew members, as they are responsible for handling emergency situations during [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Controversy looms over certain flight attendant schools that allegedly forced students to wear designated uniforms as well as hairspray. One university department of aviation and tourism allows applicants to wear the attire of one’s choice, except for clothes that cover the applicant’s neck. As for female applicants, the rules [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Asiana Airlines Inc. said Monday it has introduced a pilot “AI tutor” program using artificial intelligence technology in its English conversation training for cabin crew members. The ‘AI tutor’ is a program that allows people to practice conversational English according to travel and business situations through voice recognition and [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Local hotels are looking for tie-ups with airline companies to bring cabin crews to their facilities as they search for hidden markets to survive stiff competition, industry officials said Sunday. Flight attendants and cockpit crews spend nearly half a year overseas and stay up to four days at a [...]