Typical Day of A Flight Attendant

A Day in a Flight Attendant's Life:  
1.  Always look at the calendar as to the day of the week or the day
2.  Wake up at varied hours (early/late or normal hours)
3.  Be in a different hotel every night
4.  Eat out a great deal or prepare your meals for work (typically 2-6 days)
5.  Try to maintain healty
6.  Drink lots of water
7.  Adjust to varied temperatures
8.  Adjust to varied environments (Non english television)
9.  Away from loved ones a great deal.

A Day in a Flight Attendant's Life:

On a typical day a flight attendant will:

• get briefed by the captain on emergency evacuation procedures, coordination of the crew, the length of the flight, expected weather conditions, and special issues having to do with passengers
• make sure that first-aid kits and other emergency equipment are aboard and in working order
• assess the passenger cabin to make sure there are adequate supplies of food, beverages, and blankets
• greet passengers as they enter the plane, check their tickets, and tell them where to store their coats and carry-on bags
• instruct passengers in the use of emergency equipment
• check to see that passengers' seat belts are fastened, seats are in the upright position, and bags are properly stowed prior to takeoff
• help passengers in the event of an emergency
• reassure passengers in the event of turbulence
• direct passengers if they must evacuate the plane if there is an emergency landing
• answer questions about the flight
• distribute blankets, pillows, and reading material
• distribute beverages, snacks, and sometimes heat and serve meals
• help those needing assistance, e.g. small children, or elderly or disabled passengers
• administer first aid to ill patients
• take inventory of headsets, alcoholic beverages, and money collected prior to landing
• report passengers' medical problems, lost and found articles, and condition of cabin equipment
• sometimes, if in a supervisory position, oversee the work of the other attendants aboard the aircraft