EVA Air Apologizes After Requesting Sick Leave Documents From Deceased Flight Attendant

Oct 19, 2025 11:34 pm CST

Taiwanese airline EVA Air has issued an apology after requesting sick leave documentation from a flight attendant who had passed away. The 34-year-old attendant, surnamed Sun, died after falling ill during a Milan to Taoyuan flight, sparking outrage on social media and raising concerns about the airline's work culture. The incident has prompted demands for policy reforms from cabin crew unions and highlighted the airline's history of staff overtime violations.