French Court Recognises Flight Attendant Breast Cancer as Occupational Disease

A French court has ruled that a former Air France flight attendant's breast cancer qualifies as an occupational disease in a landmark first for the aviation sector. Sophie Lainault's case, based on night-shift work and passive smoking exposure, sets a precedent that could affect thousands of airline workers across the EU. The ruling highlights long-standing health risks in aviation and may prompt occupational safety reviews across European airlines.