Who is the boss of flight attendants?

The chief purser (CP), also titled as in-flight service manager (ISM), flight service manager (FSM), customer service manager (CSM) or cabin service director (CSD) is the senior flight attendant in the chain of command of flight attendants.



The chain of command for flight attendants is divided into onboard and shoreside leadership. During a flight, the ultimate authority is the Captain (Pilot in Command), who is responsible for the safety of the entire aircraft, crew, and passengers. Directly overseeing the cabin crew is the Lead Flight Attendant, often referred to as the Purser, Inflight Manager, or Cabin Service Director depending on the airline. This person manages service delivery and safety protocols in the cabin. Away from the aircraft, flight attendants report to a Base Manager or an Inflight Service Manager at their specific domicile (the airport where they are based). These managers handle administrative tasks like scheduling, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions. Ultimately, the entire department falls under the airline's Vice President of Inflight Services (or a similar executive title), who sets the broad standards for safety, hospitality, and training across the carrier’s entire network.

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