In a move that pits federal regulatory authority against labor law and worker welfare, the Federal Aviation Administration has proposed eliminating mandatory meal breaks for flight attendants — people who spend upward of twelve hours at altitude with few opportunities to step away from their duties. California and eighteen other states have joined flight attendants in opposing the rule, arguing that the FAA has neither the legal standing nor the moral authority to dismantle protections that exist to keep both crew and passengers safe. The dispute invites a deeper question that societies have l
Flight attendants challenge FAA plan to eliminate mandatory meal breaks
Flight attendants face potential elimination of mandatory rest periods, affecting worker safety and fatigue management during long shifts.