Flight Attendant FAQ\r<br>Previous Video : \r<br>Flight Attendant FAQ, Pt 2 : \r<br>Flight Attendant Terminology : \r<br>\r<br>Social Media :\r<br>\r<br>SNAPCHAT : jenny.ernst\r<br>INSTAGRAM : \r<br>TWITTER : \r<br>FACEBOOK : \r<br>TUMBLR : \r<br>\r<br>---\r<br>\r<br>Cameras :\r<br>Canon EOS Rebel T3i \r<br>Canon PowerShot S110\r<br>\r<br>Music :\r<br>Acquired through Epidemic Sound\r<br>\r<br>---\r<br>\r<br>FAQ :\r<br>\r<br>How old do you have to be to be a flight attendant?\r<br>Most major US carriers are 21 years or older. Some smaller airlines are 19 years or older.\r<br>\r<br>What are your flight benefits?\r<br>Varies depending on airline. In general, we fly free on most domestic flights/airlines. To fly international, we pay a slight fee plus airport taxes. Most airlines allow you to add your parents, children, and a spouse OR one registered guest (sibling/boyfriend/girlfriend/etc).\r<br>\r<br>Whats your schedule?\r<br>It varies. A LOT.\r<br>\r<br>Do you have to pay for the hotel rooms? Do you have to share them?\r<br>No and no.\r<br>\r<br>Do you get expense money for layovers?\r<br>We do not receive cash in hand when we start a layover. We do, however, receive a minimal hourly per diem (which we do not receive until our next paycheck).\r<br>\r<br>How long are your layovers?\r<br>Again, it varies. Could be anywhere from 11 hours to 36 hours.\r<br>\r<br>Which airline do you work for?\r<br>A major US carrier :)\r<br>\r<br>Are there height/weight requirements to be a flight attendant?\r<br>Strictly speaking, no. However, you must be able to fit in a jumpseat, escape through an exit window, retrieve items from overhead compartments.you know, perform the basic duties of a flight attendant.\r<br>\r<br>Do you need a degree or any prior experience?\r<br>High school degree is required; a college degree is recommended. Prior airline experience is not required. Generally speaking, airlines look for candidates who have prior experience working with people (retail, customer service, banking, nursing, etc)\r<br>\r<br>How long until you fly transatlantic/hold a line/what-have-you?\r<br>It varies (are you seeing a pattern here?). This varies greatly depending your airline and where youre based with that airline. Its all about seniority.\r<br>\r<br>Choosing a base + relocation :\r<br>You get based where youre needed. If youre lucky, the base you want will have openings. Some people have to wait months until their preferred base is open; in the meantime they are based elsewhere. Most airlines do not help pay for your relocation. Theyll usually give you a few days off to move, thats it.\r<br>\r<br>---\r<br>\r<br>Thank you for watching! My name is Jenny Ernst (if you havent gathered that by now). Im a flight attendant living in Charlotte, North Carolina. I post a new vlog every week + occasionally sit down to give yall a proper video! \r<br>\r<br>---\r<br>\r<br>All views expressed/statements/opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect my employers views.
