Is Emirates strict with height requirement?

Height requirements
Stewardesses must reach safety and emergency equipment if needed. As well, the Emirates cabin crew must reach the luggage of the passengers. For that reason, the airline requests, from both male and female candidates, at least 160 cm of height.



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Emirates – at least 160 cm and arm reach of 212 cm – must reach this height with your arm, barefoot; you can stand on your toes. Ryanair – at least 157 cm, maximum 188 cm. Wizz Air – at least 165 cm for women and at least 175 cm for men. British Airways – at least 158 cm; max 186 cm.

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All United flight attendants must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and have a valid passport. Height-wise, attendants should be between 5'2” and 6'3” without shoes.

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As mentioned above, airlines are usually quite strict in terms of passing the height test as it is to do with safety.

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I've compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the flight attendant minimum height requirements. Can a 4' 11? be a flight attendant? Yes, it's more about the reach than the height. If you can reach and stretch, you can become a flight attendant at most airlines.

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It's possible to see a 5-foot flight attendant on an airplane. Everyday Aviation notes that the main height requirement is related to the ability to reach an overhead compartment. Since most overhead bins are between 72 and 84 inches tall, you could be as short as 4'11 and still perform the duties of the job.

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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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They need to be organized, detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills. Your resume for a position with Emirates should include specific examples of your abilities in these areas, along with your dedication to quality customer service.

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All United flight attendants must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and have a valid passport. Height-wise, attendants should be between 5'2” and 6'3” without shoes. They do not allow facial piercings or visible tattoos – even if concealed.

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Checked Baggage Allowance
Economy Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height) Maximum Weight for Economy Class Passengers: 50 lb/23 kg. Business/First Baggage Allowance: 2 pieces. Business/First Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height)

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A Flight Attendant working in Emirates can earn a monthly base pay of AED4,430 ($1,206) or AED63. 75 per hour ($17.36). As the industry recovers from the COVID-19 epidemic, Emirates remains the largest international airline, carrying 15.8 million passengers in 2020.

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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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Emirates said it has a policy whereby female cabin crew that become pregnant in the first three years have to leave.

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Former Emirates employees say the airline has officers monitoring the weight and BMI of cabin crew. Internally, they are known to some as the "weight police" and can punish those deemed overweight. Punishments for failure to meet standards include job loss and salary reduction, some ex-staff said.

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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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Irrespective of nationality, Emirates look for a positive attitude, confidence, flexibility, maturity, a friendly disposition and a genuine passion to help others to provide quality service.

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While there is no specific weight requirement to be cabin crew, one flight attendant revealed that staff must be able to fit into a plane seat with the seatbelt on, which is adjustable.

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Currently, the DGCA states that a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18-25 is normal for a male cabin crew, while for a female it is 18-22. A BMI of 25-29.9 for the male crew is considered overweight and 30 and above is obese, while for females BMI of 22-27 is overweight and 27 and above obese.

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Generally, the average height for cabin crew, depending on the airline is somewhere between 159cm (5 feet, 2 inches) and 189cm (6 feet, 2 inches). However a lot of airlines now conduct reach tests, where you are required to reach, with your arm extended up to a certain height.

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