Is it illegal to ignore a flight attendant?

Any time you disobey a crewmember's instructions, you run the risk of violating federal law. But civil penalties and criminal prosecutions usually result only when passengers repeatedly ignore, argue with, or disobey flight attendants; or when they act out in a way that is dangerous.



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These days, air travel rarely brings out the best in anyone. But hitting, threatening, or interfering with a crewmember working on an airplane violates federal law and can result in a felony conviction.

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United's photography policy, which is typical for a U.S. airline, notes that taking pictures or video on its aircraft is permitted “only for capturing personal events.” It goes on to note that “photography or recording of other customers or airline personnel without their express prior consent is strictly prohibited.”

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Tugging their sleeve to get their attention
(“We're not dogs!” he says). But even if you're gentle and trying to be polite, most flight attendants prefer not to be touched at all.

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Assaulting a crewmember is punishable by up to 20 years' imprisonment, and a fine of up to $250,000. If a dangerous weapon is used, the defendant can be imprisoned for life. (18 U.S.C.

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10 Things Flight Attendants Are Not Allowed To Do Onboard The Aircraft
  • 1 Complacency. A big no-no, complacency is just not allowed. ...
  • 2 Raising your voice. ...
  • 3 No sleeping. ...
  • 4 Cannot wear earplugs. ...
  • 5 Never fly when pregnant. ...
  • 6 No eating. ...
  • 7 Cannot visit cockpit any time. ...
  • 8 No tips allowed.


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There are a few things passengers should never say to flight attendants in order to make their job easier. Examples include calling an attendant stewardess, and asking an attendant to watch your children. Flight attendants have a taxing job, but it can become even worse when passengers say the wrong things.

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But rest assured, your flight attendant does. In the back, the flight crew probably has a photo of your face on their sophisticated tablets, which could tell them a slew of other personal information, including your birthday, your occupation, your favorite beverage, and how your last five flights have gone.

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Being an introverted flight attendant is possible as long as you're ready to talk to people whether you feel like it or not, and if you're willing to work for hours while enduring the sudden crave for a quiet alone time.

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Flight attendants are trained in being able to spot potentially disruptive passengers and in security, conflict management, self-defense, and restraint. If the situation worsens, a flight attendant has to intervene and give a warning to the passenger.

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How to Pick Up a Flight Attendant
  1. Make eye contact. And say hello! ...
  2. Don't show me your bag tag. If you have to tell me your frequent flier status, you're probably doing something wrong. ...
  3. Help a passenger. ...
  4. Keep your seatbelt fastened. ...
  5. Remove your headphones. ...
  6. Share something. ...
  7. Don't ring your call light. ...
  8. Go for it.


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In the United States, many airlines had a policy such that only unmarried women could be flight attendants, as well as a mandatory retirement age of 32 for stewardesses because of the belief women would be less appealing and attractive after this age.

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But truth be told, we're the exception to the rule. While there are many pilot and flight attendant couples, and many flight attendants married or committed to other flight attendants, and many pilots with the same connections with other pilots, several factors have made those connections less likely.

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She explains that the airlines consider their flight attendants and cabin crew as a PR 'product', which they polish to make sure people think that their airline is good. “Some airlines have grooming/image 'checkers' at the airport,” Ms Brown explains.

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Most airlines complete three flights per day with layovers anywhere from 10 to 24 hours long, though longer layovers may extend into a three-day stay. Three-day trip: Three-day trips require flight attendants to complete more than one leg per day. They may experience multiple layovers, or a very lengthy one.

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The Company has implemented Calling in Well. The Company will also clarify that the Flight Attendant can always call in to inform the Company that she/he is able to fly on remaining day(s) of the trip for which she/he had called in sick. Such flying is subject to Crew Schedule's consent.

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