Flight Attendant Information

Flight Attendent Lifestyle & Information?

I love travel and I love learning new languages so naturally I want to be a flight attendant in the future (I'm 19 now and I know most airlines have a requirement of 21). I was wondering what education, aside from languages, are required or helpful? Also, what is the interview process like? Do you get free or good discounts on plane tickets? What is your work day like? What is your schedule like? Do you have to stay overnight in destinations or do the airlines fly you back home after a day of work? It's a lot of questions, but I really want to do this and I'm obviously pretty clueless. I would love it if any of you could help or give me some information.. Thank you!!!

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1. My sister is a flight attendant and her flights are only to London she flies 4 days and then she's off for like 3 days. Her hub, (where she's stationed) is in New York. She loves it, she doesn't know any foreign languages, she's very bubbly and kind. She said that she enjoys meeting new people on every flight. The pilots are like "big brothers" and look out for her and her co-workers. She really likes it a lot.
2. when i was in grade school we had to pick a career and research it. i picked airline stuardist. anyway i found that your a waitress in the sky. safety if the plane crashes is the most important part i found of the job. seniority is everything. women being the majority and specification of height and weight are a crucial part of the job. you cant be a ugly, fat stuart. when a stuardist gets old or fat she must move on. then a spot for her full time position is available. untill then you work when they need where they need you. usually red eye to vegas or someother bunk flight. and yes you fly for free.
3. apart from things like languages al airlines have different requirements. one of the main ones is that you are able to learn and hold onto information regarding safety. there is lots to learn on your training course. they also want to know that you have stamina as belive it or not its quite a strenuous job and is hard work physically, its not just a case of handing out meals! also they want to know that you are physically fit and have a good sickness record. schedule wise there are aviation law that the airlines have to stick to - it give you flying limitations and rest periods depending on time of shift starts and length of shifts. many airlines give you nightstops down route (usually the longer haul ones) although some low cost and short haul ones do too! and most airlines do offer concessions to their employees ranging from discounted tickets to standby tickets for both you and maybe extras such as friends and family. the interview process can be tough, you have to show you are a good team player have a can do attitude and that you really want to work for them (and with a smile). hope this helps