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Bangladeshi man hugs tries to kiss Flight attendant on Vistara flight

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According to a police officer, a 30-year-old Bangladeshi man was detained here for allegedly sexually abusing a female flight attendant on a Muscat-to-Dhaka flight that was passing through Mumbai on Friday.

Early on Thursday, before the Vistara flight was supposed to touch down at Mumbai International Airport, the incident occurred.

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“The suspect, identified as Mohammed Dulal, a citizen of Bangladesh, was traveling on a Vistara flight from Muscat to Dhaka via Mumbai. Dulal stood up from his seat 30 minutes before the aircraft was scheduled to touch down in Mumbai, hugged a female flight attendant, and attempted to kiss her, the official reported. When other members of the cabin crew and passengers attempted to step in, he allegedly also tried to flash at them.

Additionally, the accused passenger did not pay attention when the flight captain read him a red warning card designating him an unruly passenger, the captain claimed. The official further stated that after arriving at the Mumbai airport, the accused was given to security personnel who then took him to the Sahar police station.

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According to him, a first information report (FIR) was filed against the accused and he was taken into custody as a result of the flight attendant’s complaint being filed in accordance with the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). He claimed that after being presented to a local court, he was ordered to remain in police custody until Friday.

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German Carrier Lufthansa Plans for 20% Job Cuts in Administration

Lufthansa Airlines is reportedly planning significant job cuts in its administrative workforce. According to Manager Magazin, the German carrier intends to reduce administrative positions by 20% as part of its cost-cutting measures amidst an anticipated decline in earnings.

This reduction could impact approximately 400 jobs, the report revealed. While Lufthansa has not directly commented on the layoffs, the airline confirmed its goal of cutting administrative costs by 20% by 2028.

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The strategy involves leveraging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation. “A hiring freeze is currently in place for administrative roles at Lufthansa Airlines,” said a company spokesperson.

The staff reduction is expected to occur through natural attrition and age-related turnover, rather than forced layoffs. The internal projection cited by the magazine warns that Lufthansa could face an operating loss of €800 million ($843.92 million) by 2026 if no corrective measures are taken.

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The report highlights the challenges companies face in aligning workforce requirements with current and future demands. Failure to adapt could necessitate drastic actions, such as restructuring and layoffs, which carry significant repercussions for both the organization and its employees.

As Lufthansa navigates these challenges, the airline appears committed to balancing cost efficiency with digital transformation to maintain its competitiveness in a rapidly evolving industry.