CABIN CREW Q&A ✈️ | Life as a British Airways Air Hostess 💕 | Lucinda Strafford

The burning question.. NO I am not part of the mile high club🤣
Hey guys! I hope you all loved my Cabin Crew Q&A!✈️ I do get a lot of various questions daily on the subject of cabin crew, so I thought it was perfect to make a KZbin video solely about my experience as a British Airways Air Hostess!
Overall, I absolutely loved working for BA as Cabin Crew, but as always, there is always some negatives to bare in mind! There is no denying though, that it was a once in a lifetime experience, which holds memories for life🤍
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[@toxicspikes8394]

It's iconic how everyone working in airlines are nice, polite and respectful to each other than people working in office

[@rishigembali6066]

Pilots aren’t that nice

[@toxicspikes8394]

@@rishigembali6066 I'm talking about flight attendants

[@daisyh8481]

cabin crew are always rude and attitude

[@rishigembali6066]

@@toxicspikes8394 they are hot tho so who cares 😂

[@toxicspikes8394]

@@rishigembali6066 I see you're treating attractive people differently

[@Sophia-mf2pq]

Love this so much. As an ex cabin crew myself, I can honestly say this was sooo accurate & honest.

[@rebeccamcauley4549]

That what I loved that got an insight into a career that I hadn't thought about before. Live for how honest Lucida was bringing the benefits and the negatives alongside the reality of being part of cabin crew! 💜

[@Sophia-mf2pq]

Honestly the turbulence part is so true , I would be so scared before and then you realise the plane is able to withstand SO much after 1000 x flights 🤣 Regardless best year of my life as I can never revisit the cockpit again and once you get the flying bug, it will never leave you 💕

[@TashaParkerr]

Bless you, this was so nostalgic! I was Gatwick crew as well. I used to hate briefings 🤣 but when they changed it to a group discussion it was like a huge weight lifted off our shoulders, although sometimes you’d get a cm who asked you questions 🙈. Gatwick was amazing though, like a little family xxx

[@TashaParkerr]

The mile high club bit made me laugh, I would rather rip my eyes out than do anything in those toilets 🤣🙈 xx

[@anyar4085]

omg i never knew u were an air hostess !! that's literally my dream job this video was so helpful and u look so stunning

[@shaniathompson2003]

Yh sameeee

[@laurenslifestyle3669]

Miss you in the skies Lucinda! ✈️🤍

[@LucindaStrafford]

Aw you too girlie !!!💕☁️

[@Kty4419]

I used to fly with 2 airlines and also got a job with BA and this video is spot on!🤣🤣🤣when you said literally this is my first flight, like literally🤣 , I knew exactly what you mean haha the WHOLE video is literally one of the best for information for Cabin crew as your spot on for all of it from beginning to end haha 🥰🥰🥰🥰✈️

[@starofdavid9919]

My Daughter has just recently been accepted on to the training course and I must say BA are lucky to have her.

[@adeelmahmood4318]

Hey, do u have to pay to get in? If so How much?

[@JiJi_fluffyberries]

@@adeelmahmood4318 nah you dont you just apply for the course at a college

[@adeelmahmood4318]

@@JiJi_fluffyberries 🤗

[@charleskristiansson1296]

The state BA is in now - she's a gift for them.

[@starofdavid9919]

@@charleskristiansson1296 That's true, but I don't think many jobs are what they once were, they certainly haven't skimped with the recruitment procedure, very stringent six week training course so this is the last week, we,ll pop down to London and see her get her wings.

[@lacey252]

I love the sit down chatty videos !! very cool job , I love travelling aswell xx

[@Laurendaw]

I appreciate cabin crew! I flew with jet 2 honestly they were AMAZING! Considering it was my first flight to! She kept coming back to see if I was ok as I suffer with panic attacks and anxiety. She said she gave me a vodka and then come back within 10 minutes and i was asleep🤣 funny. I salute them honestly. They risk their lives to save others and they’re so lovely. ❤️ Everyone has pros and cons in jobs that’s normal ❤️

[@narjikate]

The most complete video ever. Thank you so much for your honestity

[@sunjayroy312]

Seems like a bit of a rip off considering how brutal the selection process is. Money can be made soo much easier in this day and age.

[@megchiplen610]

The training day sounds like squid game with people leaving😂

[@rebeccamcauley4549]

Brilliant what a great witty comment; so true! 🧡

[@LanaMarieHanlon]

loved this video, I just know this will benefit so many people wanting to get into cabin crew! so pretty girl 💖💖

[@davidsayner9609]

A really good video,very informative,your pay was so poor compared to airlines in the USA 😊

[@BethMcLean_]

So amazing you were an air hostess!! 🤍

[@Kpopstan-zl3hi]

Love you Lucinda x That's a very cool job! 🤍

[@LucindaStrafford]

Thank you!

[@annlaibuni8756]

Loving your consistency..I've literally watched every video

[@LucindaStrafford]

Thank you so much!

[@kimmymayxo9495]

lovingggg the content beautiful!!!! xxxxx

[@Kiana.t]

Loved this video!!

[@ameliacandice]

I start with BA in February! I can’t wait. My mum is also crew ❤

[@lottielu8185]

Good Luck. I’m going through the virtual interview assessment next week. How long is the process to where you start?

[@freyahx]

once u get through to training it’s 6 weeks

[@ameliacandice]

@@lottielu8185 it’s quite long! I applied in October and I’m due to start in 2 weeks!! Good luck 💖

[@lottielu8185]

@@ameliacandice good luck 💕 have fun smile and enjoy

[@johannesbols57]

I think it's a shame BA did away with the CSD. There seemed to be the idea that the CSD sat around during the flight, doing random nothing. So not the case!

[@sebastianrich9724]

10:29 I think this is a good thing because it prepares you for what you will sometimes have to face. This video has really helped me and inspired me so thank you x

[@elizabethharper810]

i loved watching this video i will always watch your videos on here cause they r all absolutely brilliant

[@noorelamin5893]

I love watching your videos I wait all week for them 💗💗

[@lucinda7103]

From the thumbnail i thought that the red of the hoodie was a blazer and the yellow face was a life jacket🤣 i was ready for a demo!!! Love you so much, you’re hilarious xx

[@LucindaStrafford]

Omg no stop!! Imagine😩🤣🤣 that made me laugh, thank you !!💕

[@Lucyarkless]

Hi Lucinda! We met once in the standby room and you were really lovely :) Hope you're well.

[@LucindaStrafford]

Aw no way! Thank you !!💕💕

[@madeleinesudlow7501]

You are so inspirational I would really want to be a cabin crew one day as a job. You are so pretty as well xx💗

[@abbyjulieyates9399]

Love this! 🥰💗

[@soph6500]

Hey lucinda! I’m Heathrow fleet at BA and it’s used to be a 9 day Singapore Sydney! Hope you’re well hun xxx

[@LucindaStrafford]

That’s the one!! Thank you, you too🥰💗

[@CarlaOwen-g1n]

is this on the 777? My dad is a pilot on BA777 and loves this trip! Heathrow to singapore to sydney to singapore and back

[@chelsealouise3137]

Hi I’ve just applied for BA cabin crew! I am awaiting to hear. Hoping to be successful, I am 36 but I decided now my children are grown I would love to embark on my career. I am Scottish but would be based in Heathrow so it would be a commute for shifts but don’t want it to deter me

[@Chalize]

what happened? Did you get accepted?

[@chelsealouise3137]

@@Chalize yes I did, I’m currently going through the employment checks etc it’s so stressful honestly. I’m so worried that a previous employer says something negative - I left employment because some of the companies I did not agree with their morals etc and I’m hoping they don’t hold that against me. One my references that I done a lot of just voluntary work for to help him when starting out and was to expand my skillset. He’s completed it and returned it so that’s one down. Fingers crossed 🤞 I have to send my licence but it has on it my property address I own with my husband, I am now at another address but it’s not a permanent address until my house sells so it’s stressful. I’m praying everything goes ok.

[@LeahDanielleeTTV]

@@chelsealouise3137referencing isn’t to do with your behaviour they’re only confirming the dates you were employed

[@RhododendronRevamping]

@@chelsealouise3137 How's everything gone so far? Are you Euroflyer or mainline?

[@chelsealouise3137]

@@RhododendronRevamping hi London heathrow mainline long distance. Unfortunately due to the agency who does the checks emailed me and said it was complete then BA called said they hadn’t received it so I have been waiting for almost 1 year now. I’ve spent so much money as I’m Scotland and I’m afraid all the checks I’ve had done will require redone, the one thing holding them up is because I’ve gap in my employment as I said to them I’m a mother of an autistic child there were times I would have to be present. They then asked gap references about benefits?! I was so angry this isn’t a thing you discuss with anyone it’s private like your salary etc. i have a disable child so yes I get benefits but all they said is we wouldn’t know that, so they refused to accept that and wanted another gap that would know. I’m at my wits end with it now. I’ve put so much time and energy into going back and forth to London to crewe for testing out of my own pocket and they are stuck on was I receiving benefits when I was off being a mother. Sorry for ranting there but I’m so frustrated and confused why that would be any different if I was a mother who had no 5 years of HMRC data I have just some gaps. I wish I had applied a few years ago as I was in 2 jobs 8 years then 7 wouldn’t been a problem. I have yet to get to the 6 week training never mind to the skies. I’m just wondering if it is worthwhile now.

[@BakersChatcast]

Great video, Lucinda! 🙌🔥

[@louiseemssy]

Loved this was so interesting as I’m thinking of doing this job sounds amazing!🤩

[@athmis4828]

I have very much come to like you! This is my first of many more to watch I think 😘 xx love you girl

[@daniellaalexander7632]

Why did love island paint her out to be an idiot? She’s a very well spoken clever woman

[@chloeburrows8651]

owwhhhh ur so cute

[@LucindaStrafford]

I do try x

[@Libertymaeedwards]

Says you Chloe u are so funny 😂💞

[@miarose18]

Aww Chloe your so kind 💋

[@Libertymaeedwards]

@@miarose18 she is kind and caring and funny I love these girls💕

[@miarose18]

@@Libertymaeedwards the best friend ship in the Vila this is including Millie

[@kevindoherty4482]

My daughter is an air hostess for BA she loves it...

[@roisinosullivan9677]

Love love your videos fav islander ❤❤

[@treyasmr653]

I love your content🥰💕

[@quigzie19]

Is it true you get allowances for like make up and have to be able to do your makeup properly? 😊 (lovee your makeup btw!) xx

[@jakeglendon9206]

Loved this xx

[@silverharford6118]

I passed the online assessment centre and I start training soon. I’m also 19 year old and im SHOCKED that I even passed. I didn’t know the answer to any of questions, i completely waffled. My answers were only around 30-45 seconds long and I have no work experience. I heard training is quite stressful and intense. Do they test you on swimming because I suck at it ??

[@gemmamahonx6442]

Hey where did you have your assessment? What airline have you applied for? Also i think you have to be able To swim 25m? That’s what I’ve heard x

[@silverharford6118]

@@gemmamahonx6442 It was an online assessment so I had a roleplay and final interview with British Airways. About 2-3 days after the assessment they got back to me and said I’ll hear back from them shortly with a start date. It’s coming up to 4 weeks now and I still haven’t heard anything back from them about the start date😬

[@joeyjohn5277]

@@silverharford6118 what was the role play like and what kind of questions did they ask. I have mine soon

[@silverharford6118]

@@joeyjohn5277 The roleplay was customer service based, so I was an employee in a game store (lazer tag, paintball, escape room etc). A customer came in for her allocated time slot however, there was a technical problem so the activity she booked was unavailable. I had resolve the problem and satisfy the customer. (I can’t remember what I exactly said but something along the lines of explaining the situation, offering her a different activity and giving her a discount). The interview was almost 3 months ago, so I can’t remember all the questions. But about 3 out of the 6 questions were to do with BA’s culture. I think one of the questions were “Tell me a time where you have been culturally aware?” There were 2 more culture related questions but I can’t remember. But yeah, there were about 6 questions in total, I can’t remember them word for word but a few of the other questions were along these lines of; - “What do you know about the role?” - “Tell me about yourself?” -work, school ect - Can’t remember the question but it was Customer Service experience related (which I don’t have lol, had to link it to school) But overall the questions were a lot easier than I expected. The culture questions caught me off guard but overall it wasn’t too difficult. It was also my first ever interview so my answers were pretty short and I did waffle my way through most of them. But I do think the end saved me as I asked about 10 questions, made sure I sounded confident throughout the whole interview and smiled my way throughout the entire interview (even tho I was 💩 myself hahah). I hope this helped and I wish you luck! 🍀 P.S. confidence and smiling is key !!!

[@joeyjohn5277]

@@silverharford6118 ah thank you. It’s a big help. I hope my interview doesn’t get cancelled again. I hope you had a good time in the air so far. Let’s see I may meet you if all goes well.

[@ellieoconnell5444]

what made u want to be a air hostes it’s a rlly cool job x

[@johnmcmillan811]

She literally answered that first

[@naomismith4224]

Silly goose

[@melisa7323]

@@johnmcmillan811 😭😂😭😭

[@mollycurtis7615]

I used to be mixed fleet from Heathrow and it is a 9 day Singapore Sydney and it was the best trip! Everyone wanted them xx

[@JLudd]

Oh my gosh this is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen you are really amazing like oooh my gosh

[@ميرفتاويس]

Ur literally LITERALLY living my dream i would kill KILL to get this job specifically in British Airways 😢imagine living in the uk AND working as a cabin crew and flying the world

[@belle9062]

Love your videos

[@maddywilliams9040]

Do you think you’ll ever go back to cabin crew? 💕

[@muaazahp]

She answered that question towards the end of the video. She said no btw

[@Chicken_Nugget1]

Orange.

[@justanotherviewer00]

Jesy Nelson's twin 😍😍😍

[@db3015]

that is such an insult

[@justanotherviewer00]

@@db3015 its not insult, these lot think it's okay to blackfish

[@db3015]

@@justanotherviewer00 i don't think it's okay to blackfish either. what's your point? i may have misinterpreted you

[@justanotherviewer00]

@@db3015 lucinda and jesy Nelson could be twins because they both blackfish, the '😍' is clearly sarcasm

[@db3015]

@@justanotherviewer00 ahhh i see sorry, i'm usually great at spotting sarcasm and i completely agree😭

[@malakaiwaldrobe]

Early 💕

[@TalliaJay]

Might be a silly question but when you do a “6 day” or “3 day” etc.. do you only get paid for the time you’re on the flight or also time you’re out of the flight on the trip?

[@Holly-pw8dk]

Big airlines pay you while your on the trip too

[@auroraaxel5494]

I flew for Emirates and we were given a cash allowance for food, the more days you stayed, the more the allowance was. For example if you did a 24 hour layover in the UK you’d get around £50-£60 depending on the hotel, location and timing. Now the allowance is given in their salary. I’d assume BA is similar.

[@cecilycollier]

@@auroraaxel5494 did you have to live in Dubai for emirates or did you get to stay in England ?

[@auroraaxel5494]

Yes you have to live in Dubai as they’re a Dubai based airline but it just makes the job even better as you’re closer to places like Asia and Australia if you want to travel on your time off and your days off are spent in the sun, you’ve always got something to do. Europe destinations are layovers unlike UK airlines where you turnaround. Most of the turnarounds in Emirates aren’t really places that most people would want to see anyway, I.e pakistan/Saudi Arabia/Afghanistan etc etc. UK flights are also really easy to swap on to because nobody wants them. I used to do 1-2 flights a month to Manchester to see my mum. I left Emirates a couple of years ago because of covid, however I was leaving anyway due to having a baby but I still live in Dubai and honestly I would never move back to the UK unless I really had to. Best decision I ever made working for Emirates. Hope that gives you some insight as I know moving to another country is really daunting.

[@joeyjohn5277]

@@auroraaxel5494 oh really. I never knew emirates staff never wanted to fly to the uk. So what do you do in Dubai now your not a flight attendant

[@kayleymegan2709]

Love your videos so much 💗

[@JamalHossain]

I don't see much difference between being a waiter and cabin crew. The waiter serves in a restaurant and the cabin crew serves in a plane. Both jobs serve food, drinks and doing the cleaning etc

[@tzuyuwu786]

Cabin crew do so much more! First aid, more travelling, safety precautions, sales and more. Definitely different!

[@libbymurphy9566]

Literally my dream job 😍😍

[@millie-ru8pn]

so gorgeous girl 💕💕

[@DianeOfori]

Thank you! Great info!

[@rhi974]

Hey hun please do a house tour love your vids 💕

[@maiseybryant6991]

Love this content!! ❤️❤️

[@brendandair1674]

you can sit down when departing and arriving airport what more do you want.

[@bluegiraffe200]

Omg sounds amazing

[@iamarmaankhan]

Spoke to new air hostess at BA she said her salary starting is £38,000 per annum. I didn’t really believe that but is that true?

[@brendandair1674]

I remember lady cabin crew working for B.A where very hands on in business class.

[@Frank-h8g]

Beautiful in the proper British accent 😮😮😮

[@elliec6798]

What size did you get your hoodie! I love 💖

[@abigailsmithers6980]

Hi lucinda, what course do I need to take to become cabin Crew ?

[@jasminemooney8064]

you dont need a specific course but you need a pass in english and maths and a minimum of a year work experience in a customer service job

[@LukeDavies12]

canary island flights are the worst, flying back is always so turbulent aswell

[@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?

[@melisa7323]

No

[@dominicstower5396]

Heyyyy, currently going through referencing, any idea how long this will take?

[@Lauren-dm7on]

Hi, look me up for advice 👆👆

[@halimahashi3884]

You could pass as Arabella Chi's younger sis swear down.

[@garlfieldo6798]

What camera do you use it’s really good ¿

[@_bobby428]

I was cabin crew for Emirates

[@apoorvashrivastav8133]

Does British Airways provide taxi to and from airport to accommodation for cabin crew?

[@Lauren-dm7on]

Thanks for the comment. Hit me up for advice 👆👆

[@LolaMcNulty]

yes you do !

[@nehapereira8281]

Hey Ma'am.I have been invited for the virtual assessment day.Will you able to say some of the important tips to be taken care off as well as ,as I am an Indian what all documents to be carried

[@mz-hd5xm]

This tanning is getting outta hand Ur starting to look like a whole different ethnicity 😒

[@tilliejamie7436]

She’s clearly white

[@liliaxoxo3239]

What your base was? I applied for gatwick and didn’t know that flights don’t go out of europe. Is short haul as long haul?

[@thereeceforbes]

Didn't ba just sack half their staff now crying for staff kmt

[@karthiks6326]

Mam just a query Does indian based cabin crew require indian Airport entry pass(AEP) like other indian airlines Please reply

[@britneynogueira8030]

i would love to do this but i have no gcse or work experience but i'm so confident and bubbly ugh

[@Mark50x]

I don’t think you need GCSEs but try and get some experience in a customer facing role or try applying for a travel and tourism course at college, then try applying to budget airlines like easyjet or Ryanair, there might be a better chance with them but good luck and no harm in giving it a try applying to British airways!

[@CeriPryce]

I’d love to do cabin crew but I’m 5 ft 🙈😥💖xx

[@connies6076]

You get away with shoes with platform

[@maryambibi3998]

Hi I'm curious to know since I live in Birmingham,would BA pay for my transport from my home to Heathrow airport and vice versa?

[@dunphy1238]

Im 20 now does that mean I’ll be flying at 22?

[@LouiseThomas1997]

What lipstick / gloss are you wearing in this video? xxx

[@chelseaennin504]

Do you need to go to college first because I'm now 18

[@noemiiii813]

I'm Australian but hoping to join and work for BA as a cabin crew in abt 4 years. Would they accept me being that I'm from down under? and ofc I know would have to relocate to the UK which I'd happily do

[@malaikaxx7253]

omg i so needed this thank you so much

[@ninjapirate123]

Just asking is your birthday 4 November 1999?

[@amalfarah5795]

I want become a british airways

[@Lauren-dm7on]

Nice to hear your dream. Hi, look me up for advice 👆👆

[@Mike_5]

Truly beautiful look but with intelligence too!!

[@zzzz-km5se]

🧢

[@sarahodwyer4710]

9.38 all up in the air 😂😂I get it

[@deanwessels339]

Super leuk vlog ga zo door hoe gaat het met je je ziet er prachtig uit hoor wil je mijn vrienden worden met mij

[@Lauren-dm7on]

Hello, look me up here 👆👆

[@annapawelak3020]

You have a shiny DOT between your eyes and I could not stop looking at this dot instead of focusing on listening lol

[@frankienew6966]

I think it's a reflection of her ring light on her highlighter 😄

[@asinlifechannel9996]

I am a foreign now living in another country..What are your suggestion if i want to apply the job before i do my working visa?

[@Lorenzette]

How many times would you go back home ?

[@Lauren-dm7on]

Thanks for commenting, hit me up for advice 👆👆

[@lucascardoso9553]

i love you 😍

[@Cal90208]

Is the salary a livable wage?

[@paulaprysko7520]

What lashes do you wear?

[@jamiekimmy41]

Do they have an age limit to apply? X

[@anitadhm_]

18

[@Youtuber-li4fi]

Maybe say you got the job because your mum was working for the company for 25 years? Surely she must have had a high role and an impact on wether u got the job !!

[@ashb7525]

It doesn’t work like that. BA is a huge corporation.

[@tashagirl5041]

@@ashb7525 it does work like that my mum also worked for BA for 20 years and she says people get jobs through BA mostly through connections

[@ashb7525]

@@KZbinr-li4fi You've left a public comment on a public platform which anyone can reply to lmao

[@ashb7525]

@@tashagirl5041 People do not get hired as cabin crew 'mostly through connections', this hasn't been the cases for decades and if this does happen its 0.1% of cases - the hiring pool and recruitment team are huge, its not an office job where someone can simply do you a favour. You don't know who the recruiters are going to be on the day and there is up to 45 people per assessment day and the vetting process takes months. Also, passing the interview stage still isn't confirmation of your contract, the offer is dependent on passing 6 weeks of safety training.

[@tashagirl5041]

@@ashb7525 you can still get hired through connections…

[@bradleythomas27]

Still pays peanuts....If you live in London..Good luck pretending to be living the highlife when infact you have nothing but pennies to "enjoy". If you still live at home with the parents go for it but as an independant adult...Think twice!

[@notwithoutpizza4702]

Did you used to do cabin crew or are you just salty

[@bradleythomas27]

@@notwithoutpizza4702 experience and this was some years ago now but I genuinely believe it's a wage that barely gets you by

[@notwithoutpizza4702]

@@bradleythomas27 damn. i was looking forward to applying but not if i’ll be broke lol. what would you say you earned?

[@bradleythomas27]

@@notwithoutpizza4702 by all means don't let my opinion put you off trying something you may have dreamed of doing. It's a great job if your still living at home with parents but in London or as I was at the time...living in Brighton paying rent, travel, monthly shop expenses and also wanting to try and live a mild socialife it was impossible as my sole form of income. The airline industry is also incredibly unpredictable and in the years since I worked at Gatwick in 2005 till 2008 I have watched airlines grow, fall, close, get bought out and transfer their operations to other airports. Take Virgin Atlantic for example in recent times, due to C19 they closed shop on their entire Gatwick operation meaning staff either got the made redundant or probably had the option to travel to Heathrow as a relocated operating base which is jus tnot practical for crew living in say Crawley or Brighton having to travel to Heathrow every week or everyday depending on their job position. Thomas Cook and XL Airways are other examples of carriers that had a good customer base but operating costs are just not realistic and eventually ceased ops. Will things get better? You'd hope so but cabin crew salaries need reviewing especially based on the base package that your guaranteed each month. I would just be careful and be sure that what the salary is being offered will cover you for the nessesities you need to pay for in your own life.

[@bell4beauty607]

How cuteee and gorg 😍🔥🔥

[@ayaanabdi3883]

I never knew she had KZbin really 😭