Flight attendants are eligible for bonuses, when business is booming. Paid time off is included in the compensation package. Additionally, if you are scheduled to fly on a holiday and the flight is cancelled, you will be paid for the scheduled flight.

In 2026, the short answer is no, flight attendants do not get paid an hourly wage for days off, but the reality of their "guaranteed" pay structure is more complex. Most flight attendants are paid based on "Block Hours"—meaning they only earn their full hourly rate from the moment the aircraft door closes until it opens again at the destination. On a day off, they are not "clocked in," so they aren't earning that hourly flight pay. However, most airline contracts include a monthly "minimum guarantee" (usually 70 to 80 hours). If an attendant's schedule only adds up to 60 hours of flying, they still get paid for 75 hours, effectively meaning they are being "subsidized" for their time off. Furthermore, they do not receive "per diem" (hourly expense money) while at home on days off. While they aren't "earning" on their couch, their high hourly flight rate (often $30–$90 depending on seniority) is designed to compensate for the fact that their actual working month involves many unpaid hours of waiting and resting.