Health & Safety Flight attendant’s breast cancer an occupational disease, French court rules Landmark decision recognises cosmic radiation, night flights, and second-hand smoke as contributors to diagnosis iStock.com/Matthieu Douhaire Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Thursday 27 August 2026 A regional French court has recognised a former Air France flight attendant’s breast cancer as an occupational disease. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Collective Bargaining UK Court of Appeal rejects TUI pilots’ breach of contract claim Monitoring American Airlines’ performance tracking app sparks privacy concerns Disputes Alaska Airlines accused of discrimination by TikTok-dancing flight attendant Industrial action Lufthansa calls for German strike law reform