The Risks FAs Take on The Job Deserves Respect

The recent events of severe turbulence on two flights Singapore Airlines SQ 321 (London to Singapore) on the 21st of May and Qatar Airways QR017 (Doha to Dublin) on the 26th of May, has highlighted the dangers of being a Flight Attendant (FA). Yes, passengers did get hurt some severely with one elderly person dying from a heart attack, but cabin crew do this everyday with higher probability of getting injured while making sure passengers are safe.

Their job is not all rosy and glamorous as some may think. They work very hard. Passengers need to understand this. Next time you fly please spare a thought for the FAs and what they have to endure while doing their job and the risks they take in the case of sudden turbulence but also in emergencies.

FAs have the unenviable job of taking care of adults, teenagers, toddlers and babies. The elderly and disable too. They do the job of waiters, nurses, babysitters, cleaners, security and safety officers.

So every time you ask them to do something for you be nice, courteous and thankful they are there to wait on you. Respect, consideration and empathy go a long way to make their jobs enjoyable. In the end it all pays off for you the passenger.

Cheers