A French court has ruled that a former Air France flight attendant’s cancer qualifies as an occupational disease, linking her illness to workplace conditions. The decision follows legal recognition of the health risks faced by cabin crew due to prolonged exposure to radiation and other in-flight hazards. This marks a significant step in holding aviation employers accountable for workplace-related illnesses among flight staff. The ruling could set a precedent for similar cases involving airline employees and long-term health effects.
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.
