Some prestigious awards given to British Airways are Global Traveler 2017 Wines on the Wing June 2017 Silver International First Class Wines on the Wing and Bronze International First Class White Wine World Travel Awards 2016 October 2016 Europe's leading airline to Asia and Europe's leading airline First Class Globe Travel Awards 2016 December 2016 Favourite airline National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards 2016 December 2016 Best short haul airline and Best long haul airline Business Traveller Awards 2016 October 2016 Best short haul carrier Best airport lounge Concorde Room and Best frequent flyer programme Physical and health requirements of British Airways for the Cabin Crew position Age At least 18 years of age Language Skills Fluent in English Both written and verbal Height Between 1 575m 5 2 and 1 85m 6 1 Weight No set minimum or maximum weight but it must be in proportion to your height Swimming Test Able to swim for at least 50 metres and then tread water for three minutes and assist other people in the water Jump Seat Test Able fit into a jump seat harness and adopt the brace position without needing to modify the harness or close it with a seatbelt extension Functional Reach Test The fist on the arm you use the most is at least 2 01 metres 6 7 above the ground when extended above the head Medical Test Able to pass the Cabin Crew medical test No visible tattoos or body piercings