Is there height requirements for flight attendants?

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. A high school degree is required, with 2 or more years of college preferred.



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Flight Attendant Requirements & Qualifications Each airline has their own flight attendant requirements: 4'11?-6'4” tall – Many airlines have more restrictive height requirements.

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The average height for cabin crew is between 160cm and 190cm, with a 'reach' of 212 cm. The reach is very important as it proves that the cabin crew can reach and retrieve the emergency equipment onboard the aircraft.

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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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Most airlines have height requirements for safety reasons, making sure that all flight attendants can reach overhead safety equipment. Typically, the acceptable height for this is 150 to 185 cm (4 ft 11 in to 6 ft 1 in) tall. Some airlines, such as EVA Air, have height requirements for purely aesthetic purposes.

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Average Flight Attendant Pay vs. Flight Attendants earned an average salary of $62,280 in 2021.

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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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Per the airline's guidelines, visible tattoos aren't allowed while wearing the flight attendant uniform, even if covered by makeup, jewelry or a bandage. The policy prohibits tattoos in areas visible while wearing the cabin crew uniform, such as the face, ears, hands, wrists and neck.

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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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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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The height requirements for Flight Attendants varies across different airlines, but an average minimum height is around 157cm (5'2?) without shoes.

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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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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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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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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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