Cabin Crew Medical Requirements by Airline
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.
Expect checks on vision (correctable with glasses or contacts at most carriers, though some restrict this), hearing, cardiovascular fitness, and no undeclared conditions that would affect emergency response. BMI and general fitness for physically demanding duties (lifting, extended standing) are part of the same assessment.
Being declined on medical grounds isn't necessarily permanent — some conditions are disqualifying only until resolved or stabilised. If in doubt, ask the airline's recruitment team directly rather than assuming.
Gulf & Middle East
Indian Domestic
Asia-Pacific
Europe
Africa
Figures last reviewed 2026-08-17. Airlines revise standards between recruitment intakes — always confirm on the airline’s own careers page before applying.
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