Air traffic controller loses case for ‘height discrimination’

A 6ft 10in man has lost his case for unfair dismissal against the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) at an employment tribunal.

Mr Sargeaunt-Thomson had been accepted for the post of air traffic controller but was failed on health and safety grounds at his medical because he was considered too tall to sit at his desk on health and safety grounds. He claimed indirect sexual discrimination, arguing that only a man could reach 6ft 10ins.

The ET panel decided that the National Air Traffic C... (175 more words)

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