Heavier than air

If you think your job is tough, be glad you don’t work for Air India.

Why? Because the Indian national airline just fired nine flight attendants for being overweight.

Apparently, the folks who run Air India are serious about having employees who are lean ’n’ mean. Two years ago, they warned all 1,600 cabin crew workers to get in shape or be demoted to ground jobs.

And that’s not all. The same passion for poundage applies to passengers too. If you’re the slightest bit overweight, you might hear unkind remarks like:

“Good morning, Tubby. Will you be flying first-class, coach or cargo?”

“Please fasten your safety belt — if you can get it around that monstrous gut of yours.”

“Would you like the chicken or beef entrée, or do you want both, you big, fat pig?”

… Kinda makes you miss the good ol’ days of flying the friendly skies.