Air Busan sparks backlash with video of ‘all-male cabin crew’

Low-cost carrier Air Busan is facing criticism after posting a video featuring its first-ever all-male cabin crew since the airline’s founding in 2007. While the video was intended to highlight the male cabin crew’s novelty, its title and content drew criticism for reinforcing gender stereotypes in the airline industry. The video, uploaded to Air Busan’s official channel on Sept. 26, was originally titled “Uploading the dullest flight of the year.” It showed a group of male attendants greeting passengers and providing in-flight services. In the video, male crew members were asked about the absence of their female colleagues. One replied: “No matter how hard we try to be cheerful, we can’t match the kindness and brightness of our female colleagues. As a result, passengers’ expressions don’t look as good.” The remarks and the video’s portrayal of the cabin crew triggered immediate backlash. Many viewers argued that calling the flight “dull” suggested that women were essential to create a pleasant atmosphere, perpetuating the stereotype that women are inherently waWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times