Now from the airlines point of view, it is exactly the same. The airlines need to know if you are generally healthy before you submit your online application and the BMI number is helping them to determine exactly that.
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Women needs to be at least 154 cm tall to work on a domestic flight and men should have a minimum height of 170 cm. On international routes, they should be taller. For women, a BMI (body mass index) of 18-22 is stipulated, while it could be up to 25 for men.
One of the most important physical requirements of a flight attendant is height. The most ideal height of cabin crew is between 5'2” (159cm) – 6'2? (189cm) and those that have a minimum arm reach of 6'9? (212 cm).
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.
The airline said that the “normal” BMI for an air hostess is between 18 and 22, “overweight” between 22 and 27, and “obese” for a value above 27. For male attendants the brackets were 18 to 25, 25 to 30, and above. The NHS says a “healthy” BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9.
Flight attendants are not medically certified as are pilots. The decision about whether a flight attendant can fly using a prescription medication is a decision made by the flight attendant's personal physician.
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.
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.
Like JetBlue, United has one of the highest potential salaries for a flight attendant. After years of service at United, a flight attendant can bring home six figures.