15 Common Misconceptions About Flight Attendants

People have so many common misconceptions about us, flight attendants, and the aviation industry.

Being a flight attendant is all about ensuring every passenger is safe and comfortable on board. While we enjoy great flight perks and benefits, our schedules can be incredibly tricky to manage. In this episode, we’re breaking down the 15 common misconceptions people have about flight attendants and what our routine actually looks like.

Is being a flight attendant an easy job? Let’s laugh and talk about it!


Episode Highlights:
[0:00] Welcome to Episode #48!
[1:19] Drew: it’s fineee, I guess
[2:05] Rich & that intense encounter
[6:03] Misconception#1 - Just to serve drinks?
[8:46] Misconception#2 - Connecting flights attendant
[12:21] Misconception#3 - Flight attendants are smart and valuable
[14:55] Misconception#4 - No upgrades
[19:00] Misconception#5 - We can only assist you
[23:41] Misconception#6 - Flight attendant rates
[26:40] Misconception#7 - A regular route
[30:22] Misconception#8 - Flight attendants have unpredictable schedules
[32:29] Misconception#9 - Flying free-ish
[35:16] Misconception#10 - The accommodations we stay in
[37:29] Misconception#11 - Explore every city in 10 hours
[40:09] Misconception#12 - We know each other
[42:27] Misconception#13 - Dating in the industry
[45:36] Misconception#14 - Are we never home?
[47:49] Misconception#15 - This is probably not an easy job
[49:58] Galley Gossip

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