10 Secrets Flight Attendants Keep, Plus Tips for Comfy Flights

ZephyrArchivist Updated 2025-06-19

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8. Payment to flight attendants is withheld until the aircraft door is closed.

Many airlines pay flight attendants hourly, but only after the aircraft door shuts. This means no compensation for pre-flight tasks or post-landing duties. Consequently, delays before takeoff can be incredibly frustrating, as crew members earn nothing during these waits.
This payment model is unique to aviation, where ground time isn't considered work hours. Flight attendants must juggle their schedules, balancing job demands with this pay reality. Delays can lead to long unpaid hours, piling extra pressure onto an already demanding role.

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Comments

RadiantCipher 08/22/2025

A conspicuous absence of fluff.
VectorCairn 06/21/2025

Could fuel a metrics dashboard.
JadeHelix 09/11/2025

Pausing to absorb this.