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mike_asia Nov 21, 2009 5:46 am
Wider than the Aisle
 
was on a recent CO flight and the flight attendant could not walk through the aisle without hitting everyone in an aisle seat on the arm. She was just too wide physically. First time I have ever seen this.

I know the Asian based airlines have requirements for flight attendants, such as age and weight, but do the US based carriers have anything like this?

skylady Nov 21, 2009 6:01 am
Of course not, that would be discrimination! If a pax can take up 2 seats, why not an employee?

CPRich Nov 21, 2009 6:12 am
Originally Posted by mike_asia (Post 12857049)
I know the Asian based airlines have requirements for flight attendants, such as age and weight, but do the US based carriers have anything like this?
US carriers require that flight attendants be able to execute the safety-related duties for which they are primarily respobsible. They need to be able to open doors/window exits in an emergency, evacuate passengers, etc.

Mr H Nov 21, 2009 6:22 am
Originally Posted by mike_asia (Post 12857049)
I know the Asian based airlines have requirements for flight attendants, such as age and weight, but do the US based carriers have anything like this?
Never been on a US based carrier but from reading these boards I know that they have to be at least 50.

DoubleJ Nov 21, 2009 8:05 am
Originally Posted by Mr H (Post 12857127)
Never been on a US based carrier but from reading these boards I know that they have to be at least 50.
Made me spill my coffee... :D

svenskaflicka Nov 21, 2009 8:26 am
Originally Posted by Mr H (Post 12857127)
Never been on a US based carrier but from reading these boards I know that they have to be at least 50.
Ha ha, someone took their funny pills today. That is very funny. ^

mike_asia Nov 21, 2009 10:09 am
Seems like a safety hazard to me, in an emergency no one could by her in the aisle

obscure2k Nov 21, 2009 10:10 am
Time to lock this one up.
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