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Can I be a flight attendant with bad eyesight?

Eyesight is a very important criterion for you to become a cabin crew. Nevertheless, there's a loophole. It must be 6/6 with either glasses or lenses corrective. You might even get LASIK done and wait for a few months as few companies may not want to hire you immediately after your surgery.



Yes, you can certainly be a flight attendant if you have "bad" eyesight, provided that your vision is correctable to 20/20 (or 6/6 in metric) with glasses or contact lenses. Most airlines worldwide, including major carriers like Emirates, Delta, and IndiGo, explicitly state that corrective lenses are perfectly acceptable for cabin crew. The primary requirement is that your vision is strong enough to perform safety duties, such as reading manuals, identifying small details in an emergency, and effectively communicating with passengers. During your medical exam, an eye test will be conducted to ensure your corrected vision meets the regulatory standards. Some airlines may require you to carry a spare pair of glasses in your cabin bag as a safety precaution in case your primary pair or lenses are damaged during a flight. While "natural" 20/20 vision is not required, any underlying eye conditions that cannot be corrected—such as severe color blindness or a significantly reduced field of vision—may pose a challenge during the medical certification process, as cabin crew must be able to distinguish emergency lights and signals.

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Eyesight is a very important criterion for you to become a cabin crew. Nevertheless, there's a loophole. It must be 6/6 with either glasses or lenses corrective. You might even get LASIK done and wait for a few months as few companies may not want to hire you immediately after your surgery.

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Certain previous convictions such as crimes involving an aircraft or any violent crime, felony or time spent in jail would prevent you from being able to work as a Flight Attendant.

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Natural Ways to Help Improve Vision and Eye Health
  1. Don't smoke.
  2. Eat a healthy, balanced diet with dark, leafy greens and fish high in omega-3 fatty acids.
  3. Exercise regularly.
  4. Use protective eyewear during activities that may be dangerous to your eyes, such as yard work, sports or home repairs.


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Per the airline's guidelines, visible tattoos aren't allowed while wearing the flight attendant uniform, even if covered by makeup, jewelry or a bandage. The policy prohibits tattoos in areas visible while wearing the cabin crew uniform, such as the face, ears, hands, wrists and neck.

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No. Therefore, tipping is discouraged. So while you may see a cash tip as a nice gesture, it might be prohibited by the airline entirely and flight attendants may not appreciate it either as they — rightly — see themselves as safety professionals and not customer service workers.

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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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At 21 years old, you can apply to be a flight attendant with any airline. Minimum age requirements typically apply at the time of training completion, so candidates who will reach an airline's minimum age during training can apply for flight attendant roles. There is no upper age limit for flight attendants.

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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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20/30 to 20/60 is considered mild vision loss, or near-normal vision. 20/70 to 20/160 is considered moderate visual impairment, or moderate low vision. 20/200 to 20/400 is considered severe visual impairment, or severe low vision. 20/500 to 20/1,000 is considered profound visual impairment, or profound low vision.

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