Flight Attendant Fatigue

Paper Summary:

This paper presents an overview of the past and present situation with regard to flight attendant fatigue. It also attempts to discuss the role that unions and associations have had in gaining the required attention from the authorities about this issue. In addition, the paper suggests the possible reasons for the extreme delay in the publication of relevant research studies on the topic.

Outline:
Introduction
Overview
Towards Recommendations and Solutions
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"It should also be noted that the concern expressed by the AFA and other flight attendant bodies was not only directed at the personal health and welfare of the flight attendants but was also part of a larger concern related to national safety and security. The issue of flight attendant fatigue has a profound impact on issues such as safety regulations and the flight attendant's response to an emergency. It was felt that flight fatigue could have dramatic and far-reaching consequences in terms of emergency and evacuation duties. This aspect was particularly pertinent in the light of the threat of terrorism in the post 9/11 environment in the country. Simply stated, "In an era of heightened security, with the need for constant vigilance, we cannot afford to be exhausted on the job" (Flight Attendants Union Launches Fatigue Survey)"

Sample of Sources Used:

• AFA-CWA Wins Action on Fatigue Study. (2006) Retrieved January 29, 2008, from http://www.cwa-union.org/news/page.jsp?itemID=27802406
• Congress Takes Up Safety Issues for Airline Passengers, First Responders. (2007) Retrieved January 29, 2008, From http://blog.aflcio.org/2007/06/07/congress-takes-up-safety-issues-for-airline-passengers-first-responders/
• Crew Fatigue. ( 2005) Retrieved January 29, 2008, from http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/commercial/3223.html
• FAA RELEASES FLIGHT ATTENDANT FATIGUE STUDY AFTER HEAVY PRESSURE FROM AFA-CWA. ( 2006) Retrieved January 29, 2008, from,http://journals.aol.com/precious072177/HeatherWORLD/entries/2006/07/09/flight-attendant-fatigue/1154
• Flight Attendant Fatigue ( 2005) Retrieved January 29, 2008, from http://aircrewbuzz.com/2005/04/flight-attendant-fatigue.html

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