Do you meet the bar for cabin crew?
Real requirements, by airline — not vague guesses. Pick a requirement below to see the exact figures each carrier tests.
Height & arm reach
Most airlines don't test height directly — they test arm reach, because that's what determines whether you can reach the overhead bins and safety equipment. Some publish a height minimum instead, or both.
Minimum age
18 is the global floor almost every airline sets, but a number of Gulf carriers raise it to 21 — worth knowing before you spend time preparing for the wrong intake.
Education
You don't need a university degree to become cabin crew at almost any airline — a completed high school education (usually 12 years of formal schooling) is the standard baseline.
Tattoo policy
Almost every airline in this list bans visible tattoos while in uniform — the distinction that actually matters is whether it's visible in short sleeves, not whether you have one at all.
English requirement
Fluent English is a near-universal requirement — it's the working language of aviation safety communication, not just customer service, so airlines test it regardless of the aircraft's home country.
Swim test
A swim test is a safety requirement, not a fitness competition — airlines that fly over water need crew who can genuinely swim unaided in an emergency water landing, and most test this during initial training rather than at the interview stage.
Medical requirements
Every airline requires a medical clearance confirming you're fit to perform emergency safety duties — this is assessed properly after a conditional offer, not guessed at from the open day, but the general standard is the same everywhere.
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