Why is there a height limit for cabin crew?

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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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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All United flight attendants must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and have a valid passport. 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.

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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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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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Generally, a future cabin crew needs to be at least 157 cm tall.

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Entry requirements for air cabin crew vary between airlines. However, the following are the general requirements: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Arm reach of 210 cm when standing on tiptoes (depends on the airline) or minimum height of 156 cm.

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The minimum age requirement for flight attendants is 21. There are some airlines that are more lenient when it comes to age requirements, but they are typically regional or smaller carriers. For the major airlines, the average age limit for flight attendants is between 27 and 32 years old.

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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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Most airlines do not have minimum or maximum weight requirements either. Instead, they require that flight attendants' weights be proportional to their body type. Flight attendants must be able to sit comfortably in the jump seat and easily maneuver through the aisles of an airplane.

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Crew require a minimum of three hours rest when the flight duty period exceeds 14 hours (from when crew 'sign on' to 15 minutes after engines off). For flight duty periods longer than 18 hours, 4.5 hours bunk rest is required. The crew take turns for rest breaks.

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Cabin Crew BMI | FREE CABIN CREW TRAINING | Healthy BMI 18 -22.

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Be aged 21 years or over. Have an arm reach of 212 cm while standing on tiptoes. Minimum height of 5'2” (160 cm)

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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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$33,000 is the 25th percentile. Salaries below this are outliers. $46,000 is the 75th percentile.

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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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In Dubai there are now new hand luggage weight controls after check-in before passport controls. The max weight of 7kg per piece of hand luggage is strictly enforced now. The 7kg is not new, but the strict enforcement will certainly be unpleasant to some pax.

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