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