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Arming the doors means activating the emergency evacuation slide. When the doors are armed, opening them in an emergency will automatically deploy the slide. Before normal boarding or after landing, the doors are disarmed so the slide does not inflate by mistake. Cabin crew arm the doors before ...

A silent review is when cabin crew mentally go through emergency procedures without speaking. They review things like door operations, emergency commands, evacuation steps, and the location of emergency equipment and exits they are responsible for. Cabin crew use silent review during taxi before...

Reaching the final interview does not mean the job is guaranteed. At that stage, airlines compare the last candidates very closely. Small things like weak English, low confidence, poor communication, or behaviour during the day can affect the final decision. Medical checks or document problems c...

Yes, but only during the early part of the pregnancy. After a certain point, airlines stop pregnant cabin crew from flying because of safety and medical rules. Some airlines move pregnant crew to ground duties instead. Pregnant cabin crew are also expected to avoid heavy physical work like lifti...

Yes, some airlines list different minimum heights for men and women. However, the reach test is usually the same for everyone. In many airlines, candidates must reach around 212 cm to safely access emergency equipment on board.

Yes. Some cabin crew later decide to become pilots. Working in aviation already gives them experience with aircraft operations, procedures, and airline life, which can help during pilot training. They still need to complete full flight training and get the required licences like any other pilot ...

Cabin crew greet passengers at the door to welcome them and quickly observe who is coming on board. They look for signs like intoxication, sickness, nervous behaviour, or passengers who may need help during the flight. It also helps passengers feel more comfortable when entering the aircraft.

ID90 and ID50 are discounted flight tickets for airline employees. ID90 tickets are standby tickets where you pay around 10% of the normal fare plus taxes. ID50 tickets are confirmed tickets with around 50% discount. These tickets can be used through the myIDTravel system across participating ai...

Yes, in some airlines. Other airlines do not allow it. It depends on the airline uniform policy. Some carriers include hijab as part of the official uniform, especially in Middle Eastern countries.

Yes, but usually on a standby basis. Cabin crew often get free or heavily discounted tickets, but empty seats must be available on the flight. This means there is no guaranteed seat unless the ticket is confirmed. Some airlines also offer travel benefits for family members and friends.