[Unofficial translation provided by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre]

“529 low-cost airline crew report health concerns, call for improved radiation exposure management” 9 October 2024

A recent investigation has revealed that hundreds of crew members from low-cost airlines have experienced health anomalies that require monitoring…

…The Nuclear Safety Foundation conducted blood tests on pilots and crew from low-cost carriers, including Jeju Air and T'way, last year, finding that 529 individuals need re-examination or ongoing observation.

The actual number is likely higher when considering airlines not included in the testing.

…The airlines stated, “We are managing radiation exposure by limiting long-haul flights through polar routes, which experience higher levels of radiation.” However, they indicated that there are currently no plans to implement further improvements.