Working as a flight attendant for a major airline provides plenty of contact with people as well as opportunities to travel. The air cabin crew of a commercial airline share responsibility for the safety and comfort of its passengers. Duties include:
• greeting passengers as they board and exit the plane
• showing passengers to their seats and providing special attention to certain passengers, such as the elderly or disabled
• serving meals and refreshments
• checking the condition and provision of emergency equipment and information for passengers
• demonstrating emergency equipment and safety procedures
• administering first aid
• dealing with emergencies