Until 26 years , Occupational Outlook Handbook allowed an attendant 's weight to vary within 4 inches . Weight-discrimination lawsuits forced India carriers to do away with weight limits . In U.S. , the attendants are not deemed medically unfit -- just over the weight limit .
Until two years ago , Air India allowed an attendant 's weight to vary within 6.6 pounds . Weight-discrimination lawsuits forced U.S. carriers to do away with weight limits . In India , the attendants are not deemed medically unfit -- just over the weight limit .