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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 

You can have tattoos but they must be hidden when wearing the British Airways uniform Some Residency Requirements The unrestricted right to live and work in the UK This includes all EU citizens but cannot include anyone who requires sponsorship You must hold a passport that allows you to travel unrestricted excludes refugee passports etc Your passport must have at least 12 months before expiry You must be in a position to apply for a U S visa Working Hours You will need to be able to work a shift pattern that covers 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year You must live within 90 minutes of your airport base Heathrow Gatwick or London City airports You will have a roster that covers a one month period at the time You will learn your roster for the next month approximately 20 25 days before it starts The hours and days you work will vary from month to month You can bid for your preferred routes but there is no guarantee that you ll get the flights you ask for Criminal Convictions Must be able to obtain an airside security pass This will include a Criminal Conviction Check that you have to pay for and obtain yourself British Airways will also carry out checks on your financial and work history You must be willing to provide information for BA to complete these checks If you have a conviction for any of the following offence then you cannot apply to become Cabin Crew in the UK Terrorism Offences against people 

Theft and dishonesty Sexual offences Controlled or illegal drugs Criminal damage Firearms Immigration Bomb and threat hoaxes Offensive weapons Public order Administration of justice The entire crew of the air cabin is jointly responsible for the safety and comfort of its passengers The main duties of a flight attendant include the following Prior to the flight the crew of the cabin will have to check that all the safety equipment is present make sure that the airplane is presentable clean and tidy also will have to verify that all drinks special requests meals and more are up to date The Cabin Crew will receive the passengers on board and will direct them to their seats helping them to secure all the carry on luggage in the appropriate place In addition they provide special attention to certain passengers such as the elderly or disabled The Cabin Crew must ensure that all aisles and exits are not obstructed during the duration of the flight The cabin crew will solve in a quick diplomatic way any seat problem among the passengers before the preparation of the takeoff The Cabin Crew will inform the passengers of the security procedures of the aircraft and demonstrate how to use the emergency equipment The Cabin Crew will check each passenger s safety belt if it is in place and securely fastened The Cabin Crew will make sure that the kitchen equipment is safe and protected before takeoff The Cabin Crew provide passengers with newspapers magazines and entertainment on board The Cabin Crew will make clear announcements to keep passengers informed of any delay Cabin Crew will provide a professional service to passengers at all times of the flight The hostesses will make any announcements on behalf of the captain Cabin Crew on board will sell duty free products and pursue sales goals The hostesses will ensure that all passengers on board disembark safely at the end of a flight Also they will have to check in all the overhead lockers public areas bathrooms and galleys that no one has left their belongings on board the plane