The History of Flight Attendants

The History of Flight Attendants

1912

Heinrich Kubis becomes the world's first air steward Link text

The History of Flight Attendants

1930

The world’s first female flight attendant was registered nurse Ellen Church, who began flying at age 25. https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-timeline-from-stewardess-to-flight-attendant

The History of Flight Attendants

1935

All Flight Attendants are required to be qualified nurses https://www.osmaviation.com/news/now-and-then-a-brief-history-of-flight-attendants

The History of Flight Attendants

1940

The responsibility of female flight attendants grew a lot. They cleaned the cabin, dusted, bolted down seats, restrained passengers from tossing garbage out of windows, and even helped fuel the planes. https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-timeline-from-stewardess-to-flight-attendant

The History of Flight Attendants

1953

Physical requirements are established for flight attendants. https://www.womansday.com/life/g33537367/flight-attendant-pictures-history/

The History of Flight Attendants

1960

By 1967, looks were seen as being so important for a flight attendant job that TWA only hired 3% of all applicants, a lower percentage than top universities. https://simpleflying.com/flight-attendant-role-evolution/

The History of Flight Attendants

1971

Year of the fight against flight attendant gender inequality

The History of Flight Attendants

1980

The Flight Attendant role is recognized as a profession

The History of Flight Attendants

2010

Delta Airlines has over 100,000 Applications for 1,000 open positions, a lower acceptance rate than Harvard.
https://www.opodo.co.uk/blog/flight-attendants-history/

The History of Flight Attendants

2021

A Flight Attendant today: minimum 18 years old, from 4ft 11in thru 6ft 3in height. With a minimum reach of 208cm, a healthy weight, and a neat appearance. Vision 20/30. And Excellent communication skills. https://www.opodo.co.uk/blog/flight-attendants-history/