BRITISH AIRWAYS CABIN CREW Q&A

Answering some of the questions you have asked me about being cabin crew for British Airways. If you have any more questions drop a comment below and I'll get back to you.
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[@krissen8519]

You are doing a good Job with your channel, I appreciate. Keep it up man :) all the best :)

[@jodigfromfwtx4888]

From other videos I've watched, American flight attendants only start getting their hourly pay when the cabin doors are shut, even if they have to report 1 hour prior to their departure. Sounds like you have a much better situation.

[@MarcusLeepapi]

From one Flight Attendant to another, you enjoy and please fly safe....

[@alex_theaviation2995]

This video looks so interesting I am enjoying this looking forward to see all your amazing videos and I would like to know more about your vlogs and travels as well which I also like travelling.

[@johndawber4372]

I think aircraft recency is one flight on any aircraft in 3 months and one flight on specific aircraft you are trained on every 6 months.

[@CoreySchultz]

Thank youuuuu :) i have been wanting to apply for so long now.. I guess I will be giving it a go now

[@ajaj4551]

Hi Bradley, I have just found your channel and your videos are amazing! I have always flown BA - whether if it is to America or Europe. I've never had a problem with BA and always find all of BA's crew very polite and helpful. I have recently flown your club Europe product from London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Budapest terminal 2B on the A320. It was amazing. The middle seat being blocked off is an added bonus and very unique. Everything was perfect, from the lounge on arrival to a hot towel before pushback. The food is also amazing on short and long haul. What I'm not so keen on now is the paid menu in Euro traveller. Thanks Bradley and keep doing what you're doing on and off the flight.

[@ajaj4551]

Another question Bradley: there is always an announcement before take off saying"cabin crew, doors to automatic and cross check" and then before landing "cabin crew, doors to manual and cross check". 1. What does doors to manual and automatic mean 2. Why is it important 3. What is a cross check 4. Why is a cross check important

[@jasminderpinder]

Keiran Davidson, if you don't get your answer here, just type in "Doors to crosscheck' in the KZbin search bar and you will find several videos from other pilots and crew who answer that question. I've seen them and subscribe to a few of them.

[@ajaj4551]

jasminderpinder oh right, thank you

[@harshranjan9311]

Great video. Please upload videos more frequently.

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Very nice......Yes, the last time I was in Dusseldorf, Germany I really enjoyed.. I had many crew friends take me out to dinner on several times..

[@ainhoalujan7786]

Great video!! I'm learning english with your videos and in a future I want to be a cabin crew 🤗

[@JetTheTatGuy]

Going to start working as Cabin Crew for BA as well this September, just wondering when you'll be able to put down your travel list for family members/when would they be able to use it. And great video, btw.

[@themayburys]

6 months after your start date. Thank you!

[@18free05]

Could you show more of your work? Aircraft, Uniform, Preparations on board, maybe other crew, etc.? It would be really interesting to watch.

[@saraha1865]

Hi thanks for this video! thumbs up👍🏻 I was wondering if you are allowed to take someone with you free on the flight on your shift? & do you have wifi on the planes? Thank you!!

[@feettongue5616]

Thank you for making these videos...super nice....Let me know When you are in Vancouver BC Next! Would be great to do happy hours at Joe fortez

[@colinclark7977]

Just got back from NBO, I found it very safe. LOS not so much. But VS crew stay at our hotel so we're well entertained! Haha! Accra is good for w night out.

[@MultiGreenRainbow]

Can you do a pros and cons video of being cabin crew

[@Jenny3oh3]

Loved the video!

[@jbbahamas]

The crew rest area on some of our 747s (Super Hi-J's) have a toilet - although its a bit cramped!

[@H011y94]

There's a toilet in the crew rest on the 747 but only the super high J aircraft. On the mid J we use the same rear lavs as the PAX :)

[@ethanelkins9384]

Cool! I'm going into year 11 at secondary school and I want to become cabin crew. Can you give me any tips or extra pointers that are beneficial for becoming cabin crew? Many thanks.

[@teostelianos]

Hello Bradley! As far as I know cabin crew can be trained to operate up to 3 different types of aircrafts, so I wanted to know which aircrafts you were operating and how is the choice made? Thank you in advance!

[@themayburys]

A319/20/21, 777/787, A380. The airline chooses for you

[@jakestravellife7743]

When you go on trips in China, for example, do the pilots go with you or generally just the cabin crew?

[@themayburys]

You mean when we do stuff down route? Usually go for a drink and food with pilots when you land and sometimes do things with them in the day too

[@robynh238]

I’m in the hold pool for BA, how long will this take does anyone know?

[@yimanni6024]

Great video! I like it, I just wondering if I study and work together, can I get work in airway. I’m a student actually now, but really want to be a cabin crew, Is that ok if I work and study at the same time?

[@shreyanautiyal6656]

So can u plz.tell me the difference between mixed fleet and citiflyer crew .what is the difference between them??

[@elajade9232]

After being successful from the assessment day/Interview how long does it take for one of the external companies to get in touch with you in regards to your history check ? Thanks

[@themayburys]

Hey Jade, like a week maybe, can't really remember sorry! Hope you hear back soon

[@vasiai2391]

Do they pay for your apartment or do you have to afford rent?

[@danielreed3258]

Ba are fab with disabled people and been on ba flights few times and cant do enough. Once I was late for a flight and I had to wait all day and late into the night and I had plenty food and drink I have fond memories of ba.

[@skywardguy9081]

Dude! Your hair is frickin' amazing! And your face and eyes . . . WOWZA!! :)

[@ryangunn994]

Quick Question - Do cabin crew get bother with there ears blocking like some passengers do or does their ears adapt/get used to it? Cheers!

[@themayburys]

Your ears get used to it, I don't notice anything happening.

[@ewelinamarszalek8238]

Hello my assessment day is next month. What documents I have to take with me for the assessment day?

[@chnalvr]

Two questions: 1. If you want to fly somewhere on vacation that BA doesn't serve, can you apply your flight benefits to other airlines? 2. Since you are getting your passport stamped so often do you go through them quickly and does BA pay the fee for you to keep getting new passports?

[@themayburys]

You can get staff travel on other airlines yeah. We don't get our passports stamped anywhere.

[@jesshollister1339]

Hi Bradley, How many times applying did it take you to get the BA job? My 4th assessment day is this coming Wednesday! I am very nervous!! 1st AD - Sent home half way through 2nd AD - Same 3rd AD - Got to 1&1 interview stage! Any advice would be much appreciated!!! Thanks x

[@themayburys]

Hey! I got it first time, but if you fail you can apply again, I think you have to wait something like 6 months

[@cameronabbey7981]

Would you say it's better working for mixed fleet or Worldwide? Also why dont you work the 747?

[@themayburys]

Travel Teen you can't apply to work for WW anymore, only MF. MF kind of replaced WW and EF. And BA choose whether you go on the 747 or the 380 when you join.

[@lillysims1968]

My dad captain with British airways 747 long haul, his name is Richard Sims, My step mum is Kimberly Sims, csd long haul both heathrow and my sister now cabin crew at gatwick mixed fleet! Have you flown with any of them?

[@themayburys]

I'm not on the 747, your mum would be world wide and I only fly from heathrow not gatwick lol. So no I haven't flown with any of them sorry!

[@nehapereira8281]

Ma'am I have cleared the online assessment of British Airways.Now to the assessment round.I have teeth braces.It will take a few span of time to be removed off.So if I make a visit to the assessment location will I be rejected for this reason?

[@sadiepetchey1160]

Would you recommend younger people getting in to the cabin crew industry? I'm 14 and I really like the sound of becoming part of the cabin crew. Thanks

[@themayburys]

Yeah definitely! Even if you want to go into something else it's a great job to do for a couple of years while you're young

[@hillj5364]

Hi, these videos are very helpful and informative. I have just subscribed and I am currently applying for BA having just completed the online assessment.

[@themayburys]

good luck!

[@Exidentity]

Hey, love your videos! I live in London but also speak Chinese and I know that there is a BA base in Hong Kong so I was wondering what are the chances that I could be based there instead of London and if you know how I would be able to apply for that instead of the London base? Thanks!

[@themayburys]

Thank you! We have a few chinese speakers on mixed fleet and then regularly do Beijing and Shanghai. I'm not sure about Hong Kong, it's not a MF route. I think you would have to wait until the job came up on the ba job site.

[@Exidentity]

Thank you so much!!

[@bryonyrogers6253]

Hello :) just found your channel after thinking about applying for work in cabin crew. I've never been away so for me it would be quite an experience. What is the difference in working with different companies? As people ask why pick one over another, i'm totally new to this so i'm trying to figure out what company i am best off applying for. Thank you!

[@themayburys]

Some fly long haul and you get a few nights in the destination, others just fly short haul and would very rarely get off. BA, Virgin, TUI are UK airlines that fly long haul (could be a few others). Or you can apply to non UK airlines who have a base in the UK like Qantas. Or you could apply to middle east airlines and move abroad.

[@roniercaballero]

what will happen if you get sick prior to flight schedule? are they gonna leave you to where you are or gonna fly with them or depends on how severe your sickness are?

[@themayburys]

If you're sick down route then you'll just sty in the hotel another night and position back as soon as you're better.

[@jamiet.3858]

Hi Bradley, got a quick question for you. I follow Pam Ann who always makes the jokes about Worldwide fleet(houses all over the world) and Mixed fleet. The question is, would it be WF or MF who crew the LHR-SIN SIN-SYD?(BAW16). Safe flights.

[@themayburys]

MF do they Singapore Sydney route on a 777. WW do just Singapore on the 380 though.

[@nishapawar8992]

Thanks for your video. I have a query does BA conduct cabin crew assessment for Mumbai and Delhi base in London? Also how to apply for BA Cabin crew Mumbai base ?

[@louisprice3407]

When will BA next be hiring for cabin crew? I've just turned 18 and I am currently studying aviation operations at college but I would love to apply for 2018 after I've left college and passed my driving test. Also do you have more chance of becoming crew if you drive?. Another amazing video by the way 😁😁

[@themayburys]

I think they literally just closed it on the 31st July but usually it opens again in a few months time. No you don't have to drive. And thank you :)

[@ethanelkins9384]

Why are you leaving BA and what do you plan to do next?

[@MrDionysus23]

Do you now if BA flies people to the assessment day? I haven't heard back from BA and I'm starting to get worried. Thanks for any help!

[@themayburys]

They won't pay for you to get to the assessment day. You can fly but you'll have to pay for it.

[@MrDionysus23]

the mayburys thank you!

[@seans6701]

Love your videos, very informative. Just a piece of advice that your voice is relatively soft and the background music tends to cover your voice, which makes it less clear.

[@finRiley]

Do you guys have airline enemies? I read a Virgin Atlantic book called Cabin Fever (which I recommend to anyone), and in the book they say that Etihad and Emirates flight attendants act like they're royalty. Is this the same for you guys?

[@themayburys]

We're all friends in the sky. My sister used to work for Emirates, so I wouldn't say that's the case.

[@clydelagapa6924]

Question: What does economy and business mean on your topic? and would the college course “tourism” help in my future career as a flight attendant?

[@elaminmochichi7767]

yes

[@donaldknowles2015]

Dude love your videos I can only wonder if you have visited the mile high club

[@nastystyle9280]

Do BA recruit foreigners not residing in Great Britain?

[@kunalmahajan2524]

Which course should do after 12th to become cabin crew

[@tabeer289]

Hi could you do a q and a with the pilots please

[@harrisonwatson1868]

Hiii, how close do you live to Heathrow? What is rent like? Did you have to move closer or did you already live there? Thanks 😬😬😬

[@themayburys]

I live an hour away and I'm not renting so not quite sure sorry! I already lived here. There is a lot of house shares with other crew available.

[@stacey9817]

Quick question . Is your pay done hourly or done by mileage ??

[@themayburys]

Hourly

[@mungospencer4360]

Tbf Nairobi is significantly safer than Abuja and Luanda. Been there quite a few times and been all around the city.

[@mattpacker4372]

May I ask a question I am not the best at maths do most people pay card ? On flight and do you have to work out change ect yourself

[@themayburys]

On long haul everything is free. We charge on short haul in economy but we only accept card or avios.

[@mattpacker4372]

the mayburys thanks for reply I am applying for easyJet

[@ifixandfly]

I'm training to work in the airline industry right and I was born in Mauritius which is an African destination, so if I was part of the crew and I said it was safe for me to leave the hotel would they let me ? Ps I have My family there and my house there but if I was working for ba going from London to Mauritius and back would I be allowed to visit my family albeit I am present at the check in for work time ?

[@themayburys]

Like I said, it's not all African destinations, I'm sure Mauritius is fine and yeah if you want to go somewhere then you don't even have to go to the hotel you can go from the airport.

[@ifixandfly]

the mayburys ok thank you very much and good luck with your future endeavours

[@lightningstorm43]

How long is the training to become cabin crew? Also is doing a course like travel and tourism a good course for someone who wants to be cabin crew?

[@themayburys]

Training is around 5 weeks and yeah it's a good course but it's not essential.

[@edwardclements6102]

Do you get free tickets for annual leave

[@oisingaffney1353]

Do you get to choose if you do long haul flights or deos the airline choose for you ?

[@themayburys]

Everyone does long haul but the airline chooses your roster for you.

[@pilotmark773]

Are there any haircut requirements? i typically have my top slick back and bald back and sides, would that be acceptable? Also whats the difference between mixed fleet and euro fleet? Cheers mate!

[@themayburys]

There's nothing in the uniform guidelines about how short mens hair is allowed. I usually get a .5 on the sides and back. MF was created about 7 years ago as a new contract and anyone who becomes cabin crew now is part of MF. Before MF there was EF who fly European routes and WW who fly long haul.

[@pilotmark773]

the mayburys that's brilliant thanks very much

[@pilotmark773]

the mayburys that's brilliant thanks very much

[@ScotlandTheBrave_1]

See how you go for drinks and dinner with the crew, does that include the pilots?

[@themayburys]

Yeah most of the time

[@surajbhanderi6320]

Do you fly all types of aircraft and which one are you trained on.?

[@themayburys]

A320 (19 and 21 too), A380, 777, 787

[@justjon_6844]

I wish I was British so I could work for BA otc. Nice and Informative vid

[@TarynBell]

I’m confused as to why it’s dangerous in Abuja. Abuja is a major city and has all types of people

[@chakitchaudhary4915]

If I am more than 6'1 so, can I become a cabin crew?

[@florentinaburgol6522]

Does BA accept people as cabin crew that don live in the uk/base?

[@themayburys]

Yep but would be v difficult to commute

[@SachaLRoy-me4sw]

Do you find it difficult to keep a family life/dating with a work schedule that changes all the time?

[@themayburys]

It can be tricky being away yes but you make the most of the time you have at home, I speak about this in my pros/cons video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXKsl6ihfqmrg6M

[@vanessaruiz4705]

well he is 24, i dont think he is worried about that now, and he already said that this is a temporary job for him.

[@johnfrancis1036]

Brilliant videos!!! You come across really well!!! I love hearing about your job. It fascinates me. I feel like I'm travelling the world with you!! Do you think 42 years old is too old to apply for cabin crew?? I'm a nurse at the moment...

[@themayburys]

No i don't think it's too old, go for it!

[@johnfrancis1036]

the mayburys awww.... bless you....I'm just anxious that if I were to even get invited to a selection day.... I'd be the oldest one there!!! Haha... I'm really loving your videos and you have a really nice speaking voice. How do you find the energy to go to the gym after a flight? Also, please can you tell me what make of protein shake you use and how often you have a protein shake? Thank you Bradley . Looking forward to more videos....

[@themayburys]

Thank you John! It takes a lot of motivation to go the same day you land, I usually go the next day or sometimes both ha! Its myprotien

[@LiveInSydney]

How often do you work with the same crew members?

[@themayburys]

After about 6 months I would usually have someone I know on most trips. Whenever I fly on the 380 there's people I know.

[@kriscoburn6468]

Do you get payed during training?

[@stacey9817]

Im flying with BA in october heathrow to miami. On the return were on the A380. Never been on it . It looks scary -_-

[@gurindersingh5892]

hello sir, I am a turbaned Sikh boy from India and have a beard, as per my religion. in Indian domestic airlines, turbaned Sikh boys are allowed to have a beard, even if they are in cabin crew. please tell me if British Airways will allow me to work with turban and a beard ? please do reply

[@elaminmochichi7767]

yes

[@jacobmathers7285]

I was wondering what your favorite plane to serve on.

[@themayburys]

A380, it's nice and spacious, feels new and exciting.

[@juliab5413]

What sort of things would increase your chances of getting into BA as cabin crew?

[@themayburys]

customer service experience, being confident at the assessment day

[@jamieclark9908]

Hi I want to work for BA but I live in Stirling Scotland do I need to live in London

[@themayburys]

No you don't, you will just have to travel a long way to get to the airport.

[@ethanelkins9384]

And do you ever do any passenger announcements or is that just the cabin manager?

[@themayburys]

Yeah the crew do most of the announcements

[@MsStefania95]

Do u get to stay for milan malpensa or Milan linate?

[@themayburys]

I didn't get to go to Milan unfortunately

[@callumformby6504]

Great video, do BA pay for the hotel you stay in and travel or do you have to pay

[@themayburys]

BA pay

[@callumformby6504]

the mayburys wow thanks

[@beachbum4691]

Great Vid' But voice very quiet and hard to hear what you're saying ? plus > what's that ongoing Pinging? (very distracting) thanks for taking the trouble (I was BA cabin crew 1966 to-1973 short-haul, Comets & Tridents) but in those days we could travel both short-haul & long-haul every weekend (And did) :)

[@dillion7737]

I am just curious to know what's next after an online assessment of British Airways Cabin crew

[@themayburys]

If you pass they will call you in for an assessment centre

[@colycody]

Thanks!

[@Josdebraxx]

Heyy!! Thanks for the video! I have a really important question for you: my boyfriend wants to be a flight attendant and obviously im not too happy about that.. first of all the because hes gone so often and also the thought of him being with so many female coworkerst. How does that work for you?? Any advice? CAN it work? How do you deal with jealousy etc. Please please please answer this question! I have nooo idea how to deal with it

[@themayburys]

Hi! Thanks for the question. When I first started my wife and I were engaged so we were pretty solid together. I suppose it just comes down to trust. We both miss each other a lot but at the same time it comes with benefits as I can bring her with me on trips too. I would say it definitely works, most people in relationships are with someone who isn't crew. Also it makes you appreciate the time you do have together at home.

[@Josdebraxx]

the mayburys thanks for the reply! I will definitely give it a try and see how it goes !

[@SpeedbirdAircrew]

Can you recommend the best area to stay in Shanghai ?

[@themayburys]

Never been so can't say sorry!

[@deepashreedeepashree9181]

Pls update us if any vacancies open up for cabin crew 😁

[@juliadasilva6678]

Great! I want to be a cabin crew for British Airways too. I hope I can succeed as work in heath environment

[@zelinoz3783]

Hey could I speak to you ? Should you actually graduate from college to become a flight attendant ?

[@JetTheTatGuy]

PICKLE RICKSTER You don't really need a college level education, although you have to be over 18 for British Airways

[@themayburys]

You don't need any kind of qualification so it's a personal choice. If you plan on doing it for the rest of your life then maybe don't go to college. If you'll do it for a few years then do something else, maybe go to college.

[@socratesrufatto52]

Hi. Good video by the way 👍🏻. I have a question! I want to be a cabin crew BA! I'm 37 do you think I have chance? Thanks

[@themayburys]

Yeah definitely!

[@leeellis4635]

Go for it. I've just got in and I'm 45

[@marleywood3861]

Is there a lot of work in the winter or do you have a lot less flights? Also do you fly from Newcastle or only out of London, Manchester?

[@themayburys]

It's the same all year round. And only Heathrow, we fly to Manchester and Newcastle but always start at Heathrow.

[@marleywood3861]

the mayburys so if you live in Newcastle can you commute to Heathrow ?

[@themayburys]

Yeah there's lots of people who commute from Manchester, Newcastle, Scotland etc.

[@harrisonwatson1868]

From the US cabin crew I watch, they have a reserve program, I.e, one month reserve, one month schedule. What's BA standby like?

[@themayburys]

It's random every month

[@harrisonwatson1868]

Do you know what your days you are on standby at the start of the month? And also, do you have airport standby or ready reserve at home. Sorry to be a pain with the questions!🤦‍♂️😂

[@johndawber4372]

Yes we know our standby when the roster is published about 12 days before the start of the month. We have both home standby and airport standby.

[@harrisonwatson1868]

John Dawber thanks so much!!🙏

[@save_the_iraqi_poeple8261]

Hey I really want to be air cabin crew and I really need to know what hight and I really want to know if I could get in I'm only 14 right now and I'm leaving school to go to college but I really want to know do you need to go to college please help

[@themayburys]

You don’t need to go to college no

[@save_the_iraqi_poeple8261]

the mayburys RELLY but do you just apply and they train you

[@mateusmorgado]

Mayburys, how tall are you? I was thinking about applying for BA, but I am 187 cm, not 185 as required :/

[@themayburys]

I'm 5'9, not sure if you would get away with it, I hear they can be quite strict

[@adamleeding2023]

the mayburys I'm just short of 5'10

[@southlondonboy6808]

Just to clarify, it's not all African destinations that BA crew aren't allowed to leave the hotel. You only mentioned a few in particular Nigeria and Joburg that are dangerous but Accra is an example of a safe African destination that I know crew do like to go and explore as it's safe

[@themayburys]

Haven't been to Accra so can't comment on that one :)

[@fluffdj2837]

southlondon boy Cape Town is safe too tbh

[@giorgioarmanioii1428]

thank you accra is a safe place to explore ... i know because i live there

[@chane214]

I'm with Emirates and Cape Town is honestly just as safe as any other city in the UK or the US

[@nicolenicole7329]

Is your apartment paid by the airline ?

[@DMS5511]

Hi, What does the mix fleet medical consist of

[@themayburys]

Everything! First aid stuff like cuts and burns, then more serious stuff like heart attacks and delivering a baby

[@SeanMidlandstransporthub]

thanks for this :)

[@vanessaruiz4705]

sounds like BA has better working conditions than other airlines out there.

[@marfarnworth]

If you have friends in the city you are staying In are you free to go and stay with them?

[@themayburys]

Yeah you can go and visit them

[@adamaiston275]

Do you know al barnes?