A flight attendant typically has pre-flight briefings with the pilots and conducts inspections of safety equipment before take-off. They educate passengers on the use of the airline’s safety equipment and emergency equipment and procedures. He or she checks all passengers to ensure all seat belts are fastened and carry-on baggage is secured in its proper place as required by Federal law. A flight attendant may also serve or sells snacks, beverages, or meals during the flight and will gather up trash afterward. They are responsible to care for passengers with special needs. If the aircraft should encounter any turbulence during the flight, they reassure passengers. They administer emergency medical care if necessary and if an emergency should arise, they provide direction to the passengers, including the evacuation procedure of the aircraft.
The opportunity to travel attracts many flight attendants to their careers. That opportunity comes with serious responsibilities for the safety of passengers and other airline personnel. Flight Attendants greet passengers, help them find their seats, and stow their bags, serve meals, and cope with turbulence, airsickness, and disruptive travelers. To keep passengers safe, flight attendants also instruct passengers in the use of equipment like seat belts and oxygen masks and are ready to help passengers evacuate in an emergency landing. Flight attendants work nights, weekends, and holidays especially early on in their careers because more experienced staff usually fly the most desirable routes and schedules.
