The flagship airline of Indonesia has recently been the focus of controversy due to its flight attendant recruitment process.
Female Garuda recruits are told to disrobe and lie on an examination table for palpation by an Indonesian male doctor. The palpation includes gently stroking, caressing and feeling breast tissue and other female parts.
According to a Garuda Indonesia spokeswoman,
“In case of the breast palpation, we conduct it to screen out those who have breast implants. We have a regulation to screen those persons because a sharp drop of air pressure inside the carrier could sometimes cause them health damage.
Also, we conduct full examination of skin on the basis of the religious guideline prohibiting tattoos,” she added.
Post-Palpation
Garuda Indonesia Flight Attendants
Although Garuda denies any impropriety and the recruits give consent, women's groups claim the palpation process is sexist, insulting and borders on sexual assault.
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