"This accolade is a true testament to the unwavering dedication and professionalism of our cabin crew team at Singapore Airlines," SIA announced

As per the recent directive by Air India wherein it has asked most of its cabin crew to share hotel rooms during layovers has raised concerns regarding their need for adequate rest and privacy especially after long-haul flights.

Air India management issued a memo stating that most cabin crew members, including senior staff, would now be required to share hotel rooms with a colleague during layovers, as reported by ET

An airline spokesperson said that with the merger of Air India and Vistara formalising, there is a need to harmonise these policies for employees of both organisations.

Air India's move comes as part of its broader effort to harmonise policies in light of its merger with Vistara.

Employees have raised concerns about the impact on their privacy, rest, and health, citing fatigue and irregular work schedules.

The policy is prevalent at Air India Express and Vistara – this will be the first time it will be introduced at the Tata Group-owned loss-making Air India.