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Exclusive: Ministry of Labor finds health risk in JetSmart cabins at El Dorado
Portafolio has exclusive access to the 29-page report. Photo: PORTAFOLIO
TL;DR
- A Ministry of Labor inspection on April 16 at El Dorado airport revealed JetSmart aircraft are cleaned only once daily.
- Cabin crew are tasked with cleaning during flight transitions, potentially mixing this with food and beverage service without adequate personal protective equipment (EPP).
- The inspection, requested by the SINTRATAC union, found several safety and organizational issues, including obstructed emergency equipment, unaddressed electrical risks, and poor cabin conditions.
- JetSmart has been given two months to present a remediation plan and three business days to provide requested documents.
- The airline stated the visit was routine and not due to formal complaints, but the Ministry's report contradicts this, citing a formal complaint from March 13.
- SINTRATAC reported that employees face pressure and fear speaking out about working conditions, including long duty hours without guaranteed breaks.