I have 2 boys, When I started flying they were 8 and 10. You can do it and you will adjust. The very first year was the hardest for me because I wasn't based where my children lived & I was on reserve, you have very little control over your schedule.

Yes, flight attendants can absolutely have children, and the industry has evolved significantly to support parents in the cockpit and cabin. In the early days of aviation (the 1950s and 60s), many airlines had "no-marriage" or "no-pregnancy" clauses that forced women to resign if they became mothers, but these discriminatory practices have been illegal for decades. In 2026, most major airlines provide comprehensive maternity and paternity leave, and flight attendants are protected by labor laws that allow them to work until a certain stage of pregnancy or move to ground-based roles if they prefer. The real challenge for flight attendant parents is logistics. Because of the irregular schedule, overnights, and long "trips" (3 to 4 days away from home), many rely on a strong support network of family or specialized 24-hour childcare. Many senior flight attendants use their seniority to "bid" for specific schedules, such as "turns" (flights that return the same day) or specific days off, to ensure they are home for school events and milestones, making it a demanding but viable career for parents.