I am curvy and am due to start with BA. I am losing the weight and hope to get back to my former self, but BA were happy with how I already am now. I'm losing the weight just to feel better when I run up a flight of stairs and stretch my ar$e to the ceiling in yoga!!!
I used to work for a lo-cost carrier, when I weighed less than this admittedly, and they were more interested in how you relate to different people, personality and skill. After all, a cabin full of dollies (sorry virgin, but that is your policy!) does not make passengers feel the crew are easily approachable if they have an embarrassing problem or question to ask.
I went to EK a few years back and starved myself before my first interview. I am 5'6" and I think I had to be less than 9st 12lb. I may be wrong though. I was told I had a second interview but would need to lose 5 lbs by then, to come within their guidelines even though I had a lean muscle mass!).
As far as i'm concerned, providing you can carry out your duties and not get stuck in a overwing exit...... whats the problem??
Customer service: Relevant customer service skills can be gained from working in a supermarket, retail shop, call centre, reception desk, hotel desk, waitressing, nursing, newsagent, behind a bar, etc. Anything that puts you dealing one to one with a member of the public or a paying customer. Anything that gives you experience in dealing with confused, lost, angry, frightened, annoyed, dissappointed, people from different ethnic groups, people with challenges, etc...
Best way to check is to call the airlines you are interested in and ask them what requirements they have for weight, experience and qualifications.
Best of Luck!
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