At first glance, being a flight attendant sounds like the ultimate job: exploring cities across the globe, meeting people from all over, and getting paid to travel. But behind the free miles and glossy uniforms lies a career built on serious skills.
Flight attendants aren’t just handing out snacks; they’re trained pros in safety, service, and keeping calm at 35,000 feet. They also have to follow a surprisingly strict list of rules, some of which are downright awkward.
Click through the gallery to check out these behind-the-scenes rules that will make you see flight attendants in a whole new light.