Airline’s Controversial "Air Aunties" Hiring Sparks Online Debate

Airline’s Controversial "Air Aunties" Hiring Sparks Online Debate

A Chinese airline has sparked debate after announcing plans to hire married women and mothers as flight attendants, calling them “air aunties.” | Spring Airlines Shanghai-based Spring Airlines revealed the new recruitment drive on October 22, seeking women aged 25 to 40, preferably those who are married or have children. The airline claimed these candidates…Continue reading on Koreaboo

Outrage Erupts as Airline Calls Women Flight Attendants ‘Air Aunties’

In China, a low-cost carrier is facing backlash after it advertised flight attendant roles as “air aunties.” Spring Airlines, the country’s first budget airline, said in late October that it was seeking female flight attendants between 25 and 40 years old, preferably those who are married or have children. The airline plans to hire between 30 and 60 women with a bachelor’s degree, a height between 162 and 174 centimeters (5-foot-3-inches to 5-fo…

Chinese airline gets backlash for calling older flight attendants ‘air aunties’

CHINA: A budget airline based in Shanghai, Spring Airlines, announced on Oct 22 that it is looking to hire flight attendants who are between the ages of 25 and 40, with a preference for those who are married or who have children. The carrier intends to take on between 30 and 60 new hires. The […]

Chinese Airline Faces Backlash For Hiring Married Women And Mothers as ‘Air Aunties’

What is the controversy around Spring Airlines’ ‘air aunties’? A recent recruitment campaign by China’s Spring Airlines has ignited a fierce public backlash after the company announced openings for female flight attendants under the label “air aunties.” The airline, based in Shanghai, specifically invited applications from married women and mothers aged 25–40, claiming they bring empathy and life experience to the role. However, critics say the …