In the India case , the airline has n't deemed any of the attendants medically unfit -- just over the weight limit . Until two years ago , Air India required an attendant 's weight to vary within 6.6 pounds . Weight - related issues forced U.S. carriers to do away with weight limits . In India , the attendants are not deemed medically unfit -- just over the weight limit .
Until two years ago , Air India required an attendant 's weight to vary within 6.6 pounds . Weight - related issues forced U.S. carriers to do away with weight limits . In India , the attendants are not deemed medically unfit -- just over the weight limit .