Why do flight attendants stand at the entrance?

At the entrance, flight attendants can also get a close look at boarding passengers and what they are carrying. For example, if someone wants to bring an oversized piece of hand luggage onto the plane that was not noticed at the gate, there is still the option of having it checked in.



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At the entrance, flight attendants can also get a close look at boarding passengers and what they are carrying. For example, if someone wants to bring an oversized piece of hand luggage onto the plane that was not noticed at the gate, there is still the option of having it checked in.

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Flight attendants are looking for able-bodied people and warning signs. So when you walk on the airplane and see our happy, smiling face, we're actually looking you up and down, and we are trying to find our ABPs, the Salt-Lake-City-based flight attendant said in the video.

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When you're standing there going 'buh-bye, thank you, take care' etc when you see someone you fancy, you say 'cheerio'. Cheerio!

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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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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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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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U.S. flight attendants have a higher prevalence of several forms of cancer, including breast cancer, uterine cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, thyroid cancer, and cervical cancer, when compared with the general public, according to new research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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Look out for it next time you fly.
Turns out there is a specific reason why they do this. According to Bright Side, it's because they have to do a count of the passengers and use a small counting device behind their back to do so. Their aim is to be as discreet as possible when doing it.

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They sit on their hands during take off and landing so that if there is any turbulence they are already braced and ready for it. So, it's basically just for safety.

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1. The flight crew wanted to keep the plane dark. Airlines will often ask passengers to close window shades during night flights as a favor to those who wish to sleep. Even during the daytime, many fliers enjoy a darkened cabin so they can better see the screens on their laptops, tablets or in-seat monitors.

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They sit on their hands during take off and landing so that if there is any turbulence they are already braced and ready for it. So, it's basically just for safety.

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When they reach their destination, flight attendants are often provided with a hotel stay during layovers. The airline will choose a hotel for the cabin crew and cover the cost of the hotel for their stay; that includes transportation to and from the hotel and food eaten while in the hotel.

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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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Scientists have done the math, and it turns out that frequent fliers actually age the tiniest bit more quickly than people with both feet on the ground. But not to worry, the difference is so small, you don't have to worry about extra wrinkles.

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One Quora user even asked the question, point-blank: “how often do flight attendants have crushes on their passengers,” and Ryanair flight attendant Dani Sherlock chimed in with an answer. “At least once a day,” she says, and admits that, upon occasion, flight attendants will be so bold as to act on those feelings.

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For seasoned flight attendants looking for earning potential, JetBlue, $103,000, and Alaskan Airlines, $113,000, are the highest paying airlines. Being a flight attendant can be a great long term career path.

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The 10 Airlines With The Hottest Cabin Crews
  1. #1 Virgin Atlantic. Newsletter.
  2. #2 Singapore Airlines.
  3. #3 Etihad. Courtesy of Etihad.
  4. #4 Emirates.
  5. #5 Aer Lingus. Courtesy of Aer Lingus.
  6. #6 Lufthansa. Courtesy of Lufthansa.
  7. #7 Cathay Pacific. Courtesy of Cathay Pacific.
  8. #8 TAP Portugal. Courtesy of TAP.


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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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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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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. Don't get us wrong though, we're not telling you to transform yourself into a complete extrovert.

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