Is cabin crew a healthy job?

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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8 cons of being a flight attendant
  • On-call scheduling. Flight attendants might work on an on-call or reserve basis. ...
  • Time away from home. ...
  • Weekend and holiday work. ...
  • Frequent time zone changes. ...
  • Passenger conflicts. ...
  • Limited growth opportunities. ...
  • In-person work. ...
  • Travel delays.


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Example: “I believe the most challenging aspect of being a flight attendant is dealing with unruly or uncooperative passengers. Not only do these types of fliers make the flight less enjoyable for the other passengers, but they can also present a safety risk.

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Entry requirements and competition – it is not easy becoming a flight attendant. The application process can be lengthy, the entry requirements are strict, and the training is intense. There is also a lot of competition for permanent roles. Individuals will need to work hard to be successful.

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Retirement age varies greatly, depending on factors such as airline policies, national regulations, and personal circumstances. While some airlines have set a maximum age limit of 65, there are regions where flight attendants can choose to work beyond this age, as long as they can meet the physical demands of the job.

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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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One of the biggest issues is fatigue due to long hours away from home during certain times of the year such as holidays or peak travel periods when more flights are available. Another problem that can arise is dealing with unhappy or unruly passengers, which can make a flight attendant's job much more stressful.

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The World's Best Airline Cabin Crew 2023. President & CEO of Garuda Indonesia Irfan Setiaputra expressed his gratitude: “Garuda Indonesia is thrilled to receive the title of World's Best Cabin Crew for the sixth time at the 2023 World Airline Awards.

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Factors Affecting Physical Appearance in Flight Attendants
  • Height and Weight Standard. Almost all airlines include a standard height of 5'2 to 6'2, which should be proportioned to their body mass index – that must be around 19-22, generally. ...
  • Impeccable Grooming. ...
  • Clear skin complexion. ...
  • A good set of teeth.


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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.

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Upon hire, new Flight Attendants must go through the individual airline's training for certification. Sadly, most new hires fail airline training before ever making it to the tarmac. However, our graduates have a head start, and most go on to get hired by some of the top airline companies in the world.

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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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Flight attendants do not have an average work schedule. They can expect to spend 65 to 90 hours in the air per month, and an additional 50 hours per month preparing the airplane, processing passengers during boarding, and performing post-flight procedures.

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They're called Crew Rest Compartments and their location on the plane varies. On newer aircraft, such as the Boeing 787 or the Airbus A350, they are located above the main cabin, in the upper fuselage. But on older aircraft, they can also be in the cargo hold or simply in the main cabin.

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The 10 Airlines With The Hottest Cabin Crews
  1. #1 Virgin Atlantic. Newsletter.
  2. #2 Singapore Airlines.
  3. #3 Etihad. Courtesy of Etihad.
  4. #4 Emirates.
  5. #5 Aer Lingus. Courtesy of Aer Lingus.
  6. #6 Lufthansa. Courtesy of Lufthansa.
  7. #7 Cathay Pacific. Courtesy of Cathay Pacific.
  8. #8 TAP Portugal. Courtesy of TAP.


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