Air hostesses furious after being issued with new uniforms and warned ‘not to get any fatter’ (Daily Mail-UK)

February 5, 2012

Employees complain request by director’s wife is ‘sexist and discriminatory’

An Italian airline has sparked outrage among stewardesses by suggesting that its air hostesses go on a diet so they can fit into their new Size 10 uniforms.

Meridiana, which operates flights from Italy to destinations across the world, including Britain, issued the directive when a former model who has become cabin services director met staff.

Cristina Ceolin, who is married to one of the firm’s directors, is alleged to have told the female members of staff: ‘Darlings, you cannot get any fatter, in fact if anything you must all slim down.’

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