Do Emirates cabin crew have to be skinny?

Though the Emirates website doesn't give any public-facing information about its appearance policy, it does state in its hiring guidelines that cabin crew should be “physically fit for this demanding role with a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI)”, as well as stating that women having to wear heels and “a full face of make- ...



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Airlines hire different type of women, whether your skinny, medium sized, or chubby. If you adheres all the requirements or standards needed, you can therefore be hired. With that, there is a BMI, Body Mass Index.

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As its crew are the face of a global brand, Emirates puts great importance on the appearance of its crew members. The Emirates Airline Beauty Centre, which will operate throughout the week, is designed to offer an immersive and unique beauty experience for more than 18,000 flight attendants and hosts in Dubai.

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No, you do not need to be in a specific BMI range to join Emirates cabin crew. However, it is important that you maintain a healthy lifestyle and are able to meet the physical demands of the job. During your interview, Emirates will assess your overall fitness level and may ask questions related to this topic.

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On average, Emirates flight attendants make between $36,000 and $53,000 a year when they first start at the airline. Some differences between Emirates and other airlines is that Emirates provides free accommodations for all crew members, including flight attendants.

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There aren't specific weight requirements for Flight Attendants – many airlines will check to see that the prospective Cabin Crew are in proportion, they look a healthy weight and that they will be able to fit in the Cabin Crew Uniform.

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It's a physical job, but not all flight attendants must be slim and trim. You do, however, have to fit into the flight attendant jumpseat. Flight attendants have no set weight requirements, as body types can vary even if two people are the same height and weight.

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Aspiring cabin crew is also subjected to drug tests and sometimes alcohol tests to discover any substance abuse issues. Speech defects are not accepted. Any candidate with anemia, epilepsy, diabetes or such will not be considered fit to fly.

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While flight attendants are healthier overall than the general population—they have lower rates of smoking and maintain healthier weights—they have higher rates of certain diseases and conditions, including female reproductive cancers, sleep disorders, and depression, according to research by McNeely and colleagues.

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Flight attendants typically need a high school diploma or the equivalent and work experience in customer service. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, typically 18 or 21; be eligible to work in the United States; have a valid passport; and pass a background check and drug test.

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Emirates flight attendants have their weight monitored by airline bosses and can be suspended for being overweight, former employees of the airline have claimed.

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To ensure the highest safety, security, and customer service standards, all Emirates cabin crew are required to undergo a comprehensive eight-week long training programme at the Emirates Aviation College Cabin Crew Training.

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