Overview

• Eva Air said it was informed on Oct 11 of a crew member’s death after she became seriously ill on a September Milan–Taipei flight and it is supporting her family.
• The airline is investigating media reports that an inflight supervisor allegedly ignored the attendant’s condition during the flight.
• An anonymous viral post claimed the supervisor ordered the attendant to keep working, did not seek medical help in flight, and failed to arrange an ambulance after landing.
• The Taoyuan Flight Attendants’ Union on Oct 13 called for a thorough probe into whether the crew member faced obstacles in seeking help and is examining potential workplace bullying.
• Taoyuan City’s Office of Labour Inspection announced on Oct 13 that it will conduct its own investigation, as the union highlights broader health risks faced by flight attendants.