Travel Attendant

Overview

Travel Attendants provide services for the safety and comfort of passengers in aircraft, ships and railway sleeping cars.

Day-to-day

• managing safety and emergency procedures and making public announcements
• coordinating the sale of goods to passengers and completion of any customs and immigration documentation which may be required
• conducting safety checks and demonstrations of safety equipment and procedures
• assisting passengers in emergency drills, carrying out emergency procedures, assisting and directing passengers in emergencies
• checking passengers' tickets and directing them to seats and cabins
• tidying aircraft, ship and railway cabins, and receiving and stowing food, equipment and cabin baggage
• operating galleys, preparing and heating food for passengers, and serving refreshments and meals
• distributing reading material, pillows, blankets and other amenities for the comfort of passengers.

Considerations

• irregular hours
• shift work
• stressful.