From the local free newspaper
Glam-grans take to the skies
GLAMOROUS grans could be jetting off to a new career to dispel the stereotype 'trolley dolly' image of flight attendants.
Luton-based budget airline EasyJet has teamed up with Help The Aged in a project designed to prove that cabin crew should be employed for their ability rather than their looks.
The recruitment campaign launched last weekend is aimed at attracting 'more mature' staff, with positions open to men and women up to the age of 60.
And EasyJet spokesman said: "We want cabin crew that passengers can relate to and respect. The more mature person has so much more to offer in terms of life skills such as communication and team working abilities. They usually command
more respect too.
"Providing they are young at heart, we don't care how old they are.
"The job of a flight attendant is often perceived as glamorous and prestigious and certainly a sense of adventure is needed, but often the responsibilities, professionalism, dedication and energy that is required are not appreciated."
Help The Aged thinks it is a great idea.
Spokeswoman Liz Duncan said: "Cabin crew people need 'people' skills and authority, qualities that are enhanced by greater life experience."
Launching the campaign, EasyJet paraded attractive 49-year-old cabin crew trainer Pauline Mors – rather than an ageing, arthritic pensioner sporting an orange T-shirt and false teeth, like in our mocked up picture on the right.
Cabin crew recruitment ads with an upper age limit of 60 have now appeared in some women's magazines.