hi all.
this is an issue close to my (and Im sure lots of others) heart.
I am about a size 14 australian, and I didnt think I had a chance of getting at flight attendant job, but i recently went for an assessment day for Qantas and got to the second round, but couldnt make it to the interview.
In Australia we have strict anti discrimination laws, but as already mentioned here, the Middle Eastern airlines do not. In the open days for Emirates I have heard that they weigh and measure you and if you are too 'fat' or too thin even, you will be sent home before you even have a chance of a group interview.
amongthestars, have you checked your BMI reading? click on this link and put in your stats, and it will tell you how you rate on the BMI chart.
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/
I am working hard at getting my fitness up at the moment, (and trying to lose weight) not only because I want to be a flight attendant, but also because I want to feel happy with myself.
Really, it shouldnt be about what you weigh, but what you are like as a person.