Air India Cabin Crew Member Allegedly Assaulted In London
An Air India cabin crew member was allegedly assaulted in her hotel room in London, an incident that has sparked widespread concern and a viral note on social media highlighting ongoing safety issues faced by the airline’s staff in the city. The airline confirmed the breach of security in a statement issued late last night, amid reports that the crew member might have been physically assaulted.
Air India acknowledged what it described as an “unlawful incident of intrusion” at a hotel in London, adding that they are providing immediate assistance to the victim. The airline stated, “We are deeply anguished by an unlawful incident of intrusion at a hotel, operated by a major international chain, that affected one of our crew members. We are providing all possible support to our colleague and their broader team, including professional counselling.”
The incident reportedly occurred at the Radisson Red Hotel near London’s Heathrow Airport. The accused, believed to be a Nigerian citizen, has been arrested, according to reports by IANS. While Air India confirmed that the matter is under investigation by the London police, it refrained from commenting on circulating reports that the crew member may have been raped.
In the wake of this incident, a note has gone viral on social media, allegedly penned by someone with close ties to the airline’s cabin crew. The note sheds light on what it describes as a series of disturbing incidents that have plagued Air India’s female crew members staying at the same hotel for the past year. The author claims that the crew had repeatedly complained to both the hotel management and Air India, but their concerns were largely ignored.
The note details how the female crew members have had to take extreme measures for their safety, including sleeping with their belongings against their doors due to frequent knocks heard at night. In one case, a crew member allegedly heard someone trying to enter her room while she was in the shower, even though she had the only key. Despite raising alarms, she reportedly received no help from either the hotel staff or Air India management.
The note further alleges that just two days prior to the recent assault, another crew member was nearly raped in her room. “Her eyes were punched severely, and she was beaten up,” the note claims, adding that the attacker has not yet been caught. The note also criticizes Air India for allegedly silencing the affected crew members and failing to release any statement addressing the safety concerns of its employees. “The worst part is no statement has been released regarding the safety of other girls,” the note read, expressing fear that those who speak out might face termination.
Air India has urged the public and media to respect the privacy of the involved crew member as the investigation continues. The airline reiterated its commitment to cooperating with local authorities to ensure a thorough investigation into the incident. However, the lack of transparency and the viral note’s allegations have raised serious questions about the safety and welfare of Air India’s cabin crew in London.
