I was just wondering if any of you plan on fasting while flying? Is there any rule set by airlines on this issue? Can it be taken as a safety hazard? Happy flying to everyone as well!
Up to now I have only flown with two guys who strictly observed fasting. Most of the others at least drink and take up minimum food to keep the blood sugar level at a sane and functional level. The Kuran by the way clearly allows people on travel to break the fast, which seems very sensibel.
Without wanting to offense any religious feelings, just on a professional level, fasting as a active crew member , imho, is highly unprofessional. We all know that with low blood sugar the reaction performance deteriorates similarly as when intoxicated with alcohol. Our passengers have payed their tickets with the belief of getting well trained, well rested and in no way at all physically degraded crew on their aircraft.
Ramadan Kareem to all, crew and passengers.