Why do air hostesses have to be pretty?

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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The token pretty flight attendant is a marketing tool airlines have used since the 1960s to one up each other, according to Conde Nast Traveler. The prettier the hostess, and sexier the uniform, the more attractive air travel would be to potential passengers, went the reasoning of airlines at the time.

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The token pretty flight attendant is a marketing tool airlines have used since the 1960s to one up each other, according to Conde Nast Traveler. The prettier the hostess, and sexier the uniform, the more attractive air travel would be to potential passengers, went the reasoning of airlines at the time.

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So, long story short — it is not a must that an air hostess should be conventionally beautiful. It's far more important for the air hostess to be good at her job and be well-groom. People sometimes confuse beauty with grooming. These are two completely different things.

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Ignoring safety demonstrations, flirting with flight attendants or even touching them is not okay. There are rules to follow on a plane and one of them is to treat the cabin crew with respect.

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These include physical fitness, grooming standards, and age requirements. Being attractive is not the only criterion for being a successful flight attendant. In fact, airlines place a greater emphasis on customer service skills and personality.

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The token pretty flight attendant is a marketing tool airlines have used since the 1960s to one up each other, according to Conde Nast Traveler. The prettier the hostess, and sexier the uniform, the more attractive air travel would be to potential passengers, went the reasoning of airlines at the time.

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World's most beautiful stewardess: Serving passengers with a smile. SHENZHEN (CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Ms Liu Miaomiao, a Shenzhen Airlines' stewardess, was named the world's most beautiful stewardess in a competition held in Shenzhen city, South China's Guangdong province, in June.

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Liu Miaomiao (pictured), from Shenzhen Airlines, is named the world's prettiest air stewardess. Dubbed the world's most beautiful flight attendant, Ms Liu joined Shenzhen Airlines in 2010. Liu Miaomiao is now a chief attendant. The 27-year-old, however, confessed that she was once a 'shy' and 'bad tempered' teenager.

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Cons of Dating a Flight Attendant
Their unpredictable schedules can make it an issue to plan activities and spend quality time together. Frequent Time Apart: Due to their job requirements, flight attendants spend a significant amount of time away from home, which can lead to extended periods apart from their partners.

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Airlines aren't growing, and unions lock people into jobs. The average age of a crewmember is much higher than it used to be. It'll be controversial to say, but most people don't consider older flight attendants to be as glamorous as younger ones.

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You can appear for cabin crew interview and try to cover marks with the make up and if you get shortlisted then airlines can give you time to remove pimple marks. No. If you have pimple and acne scars or blemishes and spots on your face, arms or legs, you are not eligible to join as cabin crew.

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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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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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Meet Bette Nash, the 86-year-old American Airlines flight attendant recognized as the longest-serving and oldest flight attendant in the world.

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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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There is no specific dental requirement such as 'perfect teeth' to become a cabin crew, but airlines typically look for candidates with good and presentable teeth and a healthy smile.

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