Singapore Airlines recently dropped its five-decade-old policy, after demands from human rights groups.
"Flying was my first career, so I did not have any basis of comparison to other industries. I didn't think much about whether I was being short-changed because it applied to everyone."The former flight attendant for Singapore Airlines knew she would have to quit her job, as the airline required pregnant cabin crew to resign at the end of their first trimester.As the sole breadwinner in her family, Ms Fu told the BBC that she couldn't afford to leave her job.
"The guidelines do not have the force of law. It does not prescribe any penalties for non-compliance. The only reason why companies adhere to the guidelines is because the Ministry of Manpower has repeatedly stated that all employers must do so," Mr Ding adds. "Eligible cabin crew who have applied for ground positions so far have been offered available positions suitable for their expertise. These jobs include administrative support in our cabin crew division," SIA said.Women's roles in SIA's cabin crew have been key to its appeal since it was founded half a century ago.
Singapore's Association of Women for Action and Research has spoken up against the practice for over a decade. The group said it had received complaints from flight crew who were forced to quit. "As a responsible employer, we would not think of compromising the physical well-being of pregnant crew and their unborn children," the airline said in a response published in Singapore's Straits Times newspaper.
"After the completion of their leave, cabin crew can return to flying duties when they have successfully passed the relevant safety training courses. These policies have been in place for over a decade," the airline says.
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