Re: 40 Things About Air Travel That Only Flight Attendants Know
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 4:07 pm
33. Is There a Certain ‘Look’ for Flight Attendants?
While antiquated airline rules regulated a rigid set of criteria when it came to the age, weight and personal grooming of flight attendants, most flight staff aren’t pursuant to such strict (and if we may say, sexist) standards anymore.
Printerest
Although there is an emphasis on appearance and professional presentation, most airlines have lightened up on the other previous restrictions. Many airlines do have height parameters, though, to ensure that employees can comfortably perform their duties.
34. How Long do the Oxygen Masks Last?
You’ve likely heard the precautionary speech about oxygen masks so many times you could recite it by now. Although it’s rare that a plane would find itself in a situation that would necessitate the use of those drop-down masks, you might have wondered how long they actually work.
China Daily
As it turns out, the masks usually supply about 15 minutes worth of oxygen. That may not sound like a lot but take a deep breath. During that time, the pilot is fervently working to descend to an altitude that will equalize the cabin pressure and make it easier to breathe.
While antiquated airline rules regulated a rigid set of criteria when it came to the age, weight and personal grooming of flight attendants, most flight staff aren’t pursuant to such strict (and if we may say, sexist) standards anymore.
Printerest
Although there is an emphasis on appearance and professional presentation, most airlines have lightened up on the other previous restrictions. Many airlines do have height parameters, though, to ensure that employees can comfortably perform their duties.
34. How Long do the Oxygen Masks Last?
You’ve likely heard the precautionary speech about oxygen masks so many times you could recite it by now. Although it’s rare that a plane would find itself in a situation that would necessitate the use of those drop-down masks, you might have wondered how long they actually work.
China Daily
As it turns out, the masks usually supply about 15 minutes worth of oxygen. That may not sound like a lot but take a deep breath. During that time, the pilot is fervently working to descend to an altitude that will equalize the cabin pressure and make it easier to breathe.