About this episode

Roger Sutherland discusses the health challenges faced by long haul cabin crew and offers insights from his extensive experience in shift work and nutrition.

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Long haul cabin crew work is one of the most demanding forms of shift work. Crossing multiple time zones, disrupted sleep, irregular meal times, constant passenger interaction, and high-pressure safety responsibilities all place enormous strain on the body. In this episode, Roger Sutherland draws on nearly 40 years of shift work experience, his background as a certified nutritionist, and conversations with long haul cabin crew to explain why this role is...

People in this episode

Host: Roger Sutherland

Topics covered

• cabin crew health
• long haul flights
• shift work
• nutrition
• sleep disruption

Keywords

• cabin crew
• long haul flights
• shift work
• nutrition
• health tips

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Organizations: cabin crew

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