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The Flight Attendant Lifestyle

Being a cabin crew is more than a job – it’s a lifestyle and it’s like no other. From challenging hours, sleep deprivation, challenges with health, but also exciting social and travel opportunities, when  you take a job as a flight attendant you also take on a lifestyle.

It means living away from home, and with that comes unique experiences, opportunities and challenges. Scroll down to see what the lifestyle of a flightie really looks like!

The Case For Long Haul: Why International Crew Get The Best Perks

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Long haul cabin crew really get the chance to travel the world for free

“I’ve never looked back. Better work conditions, more flexibility at long haul and more days off. I work more hours than I did at domestic, but I’m financially better off and feel I actually have more of a routine”

Trying to decide between applying for a position as a long haul or a short haul crew member? Maybe you’re already a regional or domestic flightie and you’re looking to make the move over to the ‘dark side,’ but you’re not sure if it’s really the better option. We’ve previously put for the case for short haul being the best of both worlds but as someone who has worked both, here’s why I feel like a ‘real’ flight attendant working long haul routes, why the job challenges me so much more than short haul, and why international is “first class baby!”

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Fit to Fly: The Real Reason Crew Need To Be In Shape

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“Is Prue coming with us for dinner?  

“Oh no she’s already got her meals prepped for the whole layover. I’m not even going to bother asking what she’s doing tomorrow cause I know she’ll be in the gym all day….”

There’s no doubt that succeeding as a flight attendant requires meeting certain physical demands – especially for those crew flying across multiple time zones. When you first get the job you’ll need to pass a medical and physical test. Not only is eyesight and hearing checked, more physical abilities like flexibility are tested. While there’s no official weight requirement, most airlines require your weight to be in proportion to height. You’ve got to be able to fit in a jumpseat and harness.

It’s no secret that the job isn’t the healthiest in the world and to counteract this, there’s definitely a requirement to stay healthy and in shape. Sure, there are definitely many that crew that are anything but fit and healthy. We aren’t judging them, but to enjoy the job and to feel a lot better about doing it, staying in shape is a must.

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Why Being A Flight Attendant Is The Best Job I’ve Ever Had

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“Did you hear that Donna quit? She’s gonna miss it when she realises what she’s left behind!”

I started flying a little bit later in life than many others. It wasn’t something I planned on doing, and I had never previously seen myself as a flightie. I was at a crossroads in my life and my career, and flying came at just the right time. Like a gift from the heavens, my friend encouraged me to go for it. I’d never worked or applied to be cabin crew before, but the rest became history.

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Why Flight Attendant Training is Like Living in the Big Brother House

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“How is Hannah to share with? Mary was saying she kept coming into your room with a million questions about the exam but then she never listens in class and she’s always just so full on!”

“Yep…I want to swap rooms so bad, but I worry she’ll take in personally. I just can’t deal with her every day for another 6 weeks!”

When you first get the job as cabin crew, one of the first things you’ll be told is your start date for the next available ground school. For 7 weeks, you’ll learn everything there is to know about working a flight, and to officially graduate and earn your wings, you’ll need to pass every exam along the way.

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