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Being A Flight attendant (air hostess) is it good for travelling?

I would love to travel, would it be easy to become a flight attendant and would it be any use at all? What would i have to do to become an air hostess i.e. requirments? What's the benifits of being one? All information would be appreciated. - I'm 17 - Female - Roughly 9 1/2 stone, 135 pounds approximately - Approx 160cm+ - At the moment i'm doing a plc (post leaving cert) course in business and i.t. and finish up in may (ish) If any other information is needed please ask

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1. I'm told that you have to apply to an airline and be hired, then you go to flight attendant school where you must pass in order to get a position. After that, it depends on the airline's policy and the area it services. You may have to bid on certain flights because they are very popular. If you have several interchangeable skills, you might want to try your Foreign Office, or an international corporation instead.
2. You need to be at least 21 years old for a start. When you're flying on the job, you will have almost no time to sightsee, as you will most likely be back on a flight as soon as you get your mandatory rest. You can fly for free on your off duty hours, but it's called "non-rev" flying. Meaning non-revenue. So you are flying on a space available basis. If there's no empty seats after all the paying passengers have boarded, you're out of luck.
3. I think you are a little young but you go girl!!!!you can finish your studying or anything else till you become 21. so prepare yourself.I'm 21 and I applied just 2 months ago and now I'm in training!!!yay its great!
4. Yup, you do have a few years to go before you can apply. Height requirements vary amongst different airlines, it depends on what types of planes they fly. If you work for a larger airline that flies domestic and International, you will need to be taller than if you worked for an airline that flew only "express" planes. Being a flight attendant you do get some chance to get out and explore, but like someone else said, a lot of times your layovers are so short that all you have time to do is sleep, shower, and get on with the next day. And flying on your own time, is on a space available basis. I personally love the job, as I could never sit behind a desk every day. I'm also very independant, so I like not having a boss breathing down my neck. I urge you to continue exploring your options, and see if it might be something for you! Good luck!
5. Hello Clau M, Many airlines have entry age limits and they vary from 18 to 21. They will also have their own height/weight requirements. You will have to do your own research on the particular airline you wish to fly with. Of course the flight attendant job allows you to travel extensively. You will have opportunities to do some sightseeing during your time off or you can take vacations with discounted tickets (Again, different ailrines have different staff perks) When on duty, your accommodation should be covered by your airline so that saves you a lot of money too. I am no longer a flight attendant and now realise how much more I have to fork out for my vacations! As for flight attendant requirements, airlines usually look for a great personality and pleasant disposition. Do visit http://newflightcrew.com for more information. I can be contacted there for more specific questions as well. Hope this helps! Cheers, Aud