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Eva Air Probes Flight Attendant’s Death as Taiwan Labor Inspectors Open Inquiry

Union leaders say the episode highlights obstacles crew face when seeking medical help.

Overview

  • Eva Air confirmed a crew member who fell ill on a Milan–Taipei trip later died and said on Oct 11 it had begun an internal investigation while supporting the family.
  • The Taoyuan City Office of Labour Inspection said it has launched an official probe into the incident following public reports.
  • An anonymous viral post, reported by local media, alleges an inflight supervisor told the attendant to keep working, did not seek in‑flight medical assistance, and failed to arrange an ambulance after landing.
  • The Taoyuan Flight Attendants’ Union called for a thorough examination of whether help was obstructed and is reviewing whether the supervisor’s conduct amounted to workplace bullying.
  • Authorities have not disclosed a cause of death, and the case has renewed scrutiny of the occupational health risks faced by cabin crew.