Airports Keep Backup Flight Attendants on Standby

If you see a flight attendant racing towards the plane, they may be a backup, ensuring that your flight has the whole team needed for a safe and comfortable journey. Airline companies want their flights fully staffed, even if a crew member can’t make it to work.

Standby flight attendants wait for the call to replace any absent crew member. They are already dressed in their uniform, with packed luggage, and ready to jump in and cover the flight.