Eva Air Changes Flight Attendant Work Hours After Death
- Jakarta - EVA Air has revised its sick leave policy for flight attendants in response to the recent death of a crew member, allowing for temporary sick leave...
- On October 10, 2025, an EVA Air flight attendant died while on duty.
- The EVA Air flight attendant union has expressed skepticism about the airline's initial response, characterizing it as an attempt to quell employee emotions and criticism.
EVA Air Adjusts Sick Leave Policy Following Flight Attendant Death
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Jakarta – EVA Air has revised its sick leave policy for flight attendants in response to the recent death of a crew member, allowing for temporary sick leave to facilitate rest and recovery. The move comes amid union criticism that the airline’s initial response was insufficient.
Background: Recent Events and Initial Response
On October 10, 2025, an EVA Air flight attendant died while on duty. this event sparked concern among the flight attendant union regarding working conditions and access to support for crew members.initially, EVA Air announced plans to improve access to data regarding manager contacts and ambulance costs abroad, making this information available on an open platform for all crew members.
Union Criticism and Concerns
The EVA Air flight attendant union has expressed skepticism about the airline’s initial response, characterizing it as an attempt to quell employee emotions and criticism. The union argues that the airline has not provided concrete details regarding the implementation of promised improvements, such as sick leave provisions and performance appraisal adjustments. They view these promises as vague and insufficient.
The union is now urging EVA Air to fully implement its stated commitments to alleviate the pressures faced by flight attendants within the current work system.
New Sick Leave Policy Details
According to Focus Taiwan, the new policy requires the head and deputy head of the section supervising flight attendants on board to report the condition of the crew.This reporting mechanism is intended to ensure prompt attention to the health and well-being of flight attendants.