Are flight attendants satisfied?

On average, flight attendants rate the meaningfulness of their work a 2.8/5. While most flight attendants aren't very fulfilled by their work, some people may still manage to find meaning in it.



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Which airlines have the happiest flight attendants?
  • Alaska Airlines.
  • Delta Air Lines.
  • American Airlines.
  • United Airlines.
  • Southwest.


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10 Things NOT to Say to a Flight Attendant
  1. Can I get a free upgrade?
  2. I sure hope these pilots know what they are doing. ...
  3. Why are we delayed? ...
  4. Can you put my bag up there for me? ...
  5. Can you watch my kids? ...
  6. What kind of drinks do you have? ...
  7. I will turn my phone off in just one minute. ...
  8. Am I going to make my connection? ...


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Perhaps the very first thing the flight attendants notice about each passenger, according to Fashion Beans is their general presence. This means how well-groomed and dressed we are, to our body language upon boarding.

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For aspiring flight attendants, Delta Air Lines, ranked by its employees as one of the best places to work, is also one of the most difficult places to get a job. It's harder to get invited to Delta flight attendant training than it is to get into Harvard University.

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Often beaming with enchanting smiles and being overly polite, coupled with their glowing appearance as they walk from one end of the cabin to the other, taking orders and attending to the needs of passengers, it is heart-warming to know that in the middle of all these, some men fall in love with these hostesses, even ...

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When it comes to new flight attendants just starting out, the highest paying airlines are JetBlue, $32,000, and Southwest Airlines, $30,000. For seasoned flight attendants looking for earning potential, JetBlue, $103,000, and Alaskan Airlines, $113,000, are the highest paying airlines.

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Crew require a minimum of three hours rest when the flight duty period exceeds 14 hours (from when crew 'sign on' to 15 minutes after engines off). For flight duty periods longer than 18 hours, 4.5 hours bunk rest is required. The crew take turns for rest breaks.

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Typically, flight attendants work 12-14 days and log 65-85 flight hours each month, not including overtime. Flight attendant schedules can change month-to-month and some attendants may work more weeks than others.

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Cabin crew rules
Cabin crew have to have a minimum of 7 days off per month. They can work up to 60 duty hours in 7 days, 110 hours in 14 days, and 190 hours in 28 days. Flight time must not exceed 100 hours in 28 days and 900 hours in a year (UK) or 1000 hours (Europe).

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Can you make a living as a flight attendant? Yes, you can make a decent living as a flight attendant. The median salary is $61,640 per year and there are many opportunities to make more than that based on your experience level, the airline you work for and even your geographic location.

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These include physical fitness, grooming standards, and age requirements. Being attractive is not the only criterion for being a successful flight attendant. In fact, airlines place a greater emphasis on customer service skills and personality.

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Flight attendants travel consistently, so this can be an exciting career for people who enjoy experiencing new places and learning about travel routes. Working as a flight attendant might make it easier to take recreational vacations outside of work, too.

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Most airlines require a 90% passing grade on all exams during new hire training. Only 60% of new-hire flight attendants make it through new-hire training. Only 50% survive the first year of employment. Each airline receives an average of 2,500 flight attendant job applications per month.

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You may be wondering, is it hard to become a flight attendant? Yes, becoming a flight attendant is difficult. The biggest reason it is hard to get a job as a flight attendant is that there are TONS of people applying for just a few openings. Literally thousands of people will apply for 20 open spots.

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U.S. flight attendants have a higher prevalence of several forms of cancer, including breast cancer, uterine cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, thyroid cancer, and cervical cancer, when compared with the general public, according to new research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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It's not abnormal — especially post-pandemic — to see passengers on a flight wearing medical masks. Flight attendants may make note of these passengers as potentially feeling sick, but they will also look for swollen or red eyes, sweating, or sweating when scanning guests.

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They can expect to spend 65-90 hours in the air, and an additional 50 hours preparing the airplane, processing passengers during boarding and performing post-flight procedures. Typically, flight attendants work 12-14 days and log 65-85 flight hours each month, not including overtime.

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When you're standing there going 'buh-bye, thank you, take care' etc when you see someone you fancy, you say 'cheerio'. Cheerio!

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