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British Airways vs Lufthansa

Cabin crew requirements, salary, and hiring process — British Airways and Lufthansa compared side by side, so you know exactly which one fits before you apply.

FieldBritish AirwaysLufthansa
Base / hubLondon, UKFrankfurt, Germany
Minimum age18+ at the time of application18+ at the time of application, legal right to work in the EU
EducationNo formal academic qualification required, but English/Maths/digital skills are assessedSecondary education or equivalent
English requirementFluent spoken and written EnglishFluent German AND good English required — this is not an English-only carrier
MedicalFit-for-flying medical clearanceFit-for-flying medical clearance
Height / reach notesHeight range roughly 157–185 cm, plus a reach test of around 210–212 cm.No rigid published height minimum — a functional reach test for safety equipment and overhead bins is used instead.
Basic salaryReported total pay (base + flight pay + allowances) roughly £1,500–2,100/monthReported base around €2,375 gross/month (full-time); part-time models around €1,579–2,177
Flying payFlight pay included in the total range aboveIncluded in total range below, plus a 16.3% shift allowance
Per diemIncluded in total range below
AccommodationNot providedNot provided
Total take-homeReported total range roughly £18,000–30,000/year depending on experienceReported total gross monthly income €2,930–5,435 depending on seniority and flying hours
TaxUK income tax applies — figures above are gross.German income tax applies — figures above are gross.
Hiring cadenceRecruitment opens periodically for London-based crewRecruitment runs via the Lufthansa careers portal
Hiring statusRequires the right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.German fluency requirement makes this a narrower applicant pool than most carriers on this list.

Figures reviewed August 2026 · confirm exact numbers on each airline’s careers page before applying.

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