Salary of an Air Hostess

A career as an air hostess in India is very exciting as the pay scale is huge, and it comes with various other benefits. A lot of young graduates do flight attendant jobs, as it is considered high-profile in India. The salary of an Air Hostess is handsome, and they enjoy other perks too. An air hostess job is not limited to a lucrative salary and travelling places, but you get to meet people of different cultures around the globe. Sometimes various celebrities, business people, etc.

Who is an Air Hostess?

Air hostesses are generally known as flight attendants who assist the passengers in explaining safety measures before the flight to ensure that passengers are comfortable throughout the flight. In addition, they take care of the passengers' needs by giving them pillows, food, etc. The job of an air hostess may seem easy, but it comes with various challenges.

They have many responsibilities; they have to coordinate with the team, guide passengers about safety, greet every passenger, serve food, and much more. Unfortunately, some passengers create a lot of trouble and do not coordinate; in this situation, an air hostess should remain calm and deal with the passenger very politely.

Air Hostess Qualification and Eligibility

An air hostess job is best suitable for individuals who can deal with challenges despite the beauty and etiquette. The salary package varies and depends upon whether you are employed on a domestic flight or an international flight. However, it is a huge salary that attracts young men and women to work as cabin crew. There are specific air hostess qualifications that every candidate looking to pursue the career of an air hostess should follow.

They are as follows,

Educational Qualification

An individual can apply for the job of air hostess even after your 12th. There are certain postgraduate courses also. The air hostess course after the 12th is a far better option rather than pursuing it after the 10th. The candidate must be proficient in verbal skills. They should know English and other languages if required; English and Hindi are a must for the candidate.

Physical Standards

There are specific air hostess requirements pertaining to height and weight which are looked upon. And the candidates minimum height should be 5.2 for girls, and BMI is required. However, the weight should be in accordance with the height. In addition, women should have attractive physiques and must be physically fit.

Complexion should be clear. In some airlines, they demand fair girls. Since the air hostess jobs are very particular to the physical looks, one must maintain a good physique and clear skin.

Medical Fitness

The candidate must provide a medical certificate to the airlines, stating that they are medically fit and have no previous medical illness record. Eyesight must be good.

Age and Other Details

Candidates should be of age 17-26 and unmarried because it is preferred. The age policy and the marital status policy may vary in every airline. Some airlines admit married girls also.

Air Hostess Salary in India

An air hostess career is fascinating with a handsome salary and various other benefits. As a fresher, an air hostess salary in India is mainly INR 19,000 per month to INR 37,000 per month. An Air Hostess in their mid-career with 4 to 9 years of experience earns an average salary package of INR 4.42 Lakh per annum. And a senior Air Hostess with more than 10 years of experience gets a salary package between INR 7.35 Lakh per annum to INR 8.42 Lakh per annum.

Foreign Airlines generally pay higher than Indian Airlines. Therefore, a fresher in foreign airlines can get a salary the same as an experienced air hostess in India.

The following information is credible and based on research. It will give an overall idea about the salary packages,

Air Hostess Salary

Job Category	Salary (Per Annum)
Flight Attendant	INR 5.30 Lakh to INR 10 Lakh
Senior Air Hostess	INR 5.30 Lakh to INR 8 Lakh
Ground Attendant	INR 2.94 Lakh to INR 5.92 Lakh
Cabin Crew	INR 5 Lakh to INR 7 Lakh
Customer Service Agent	INR 2.36 Lakh to INR 4.11 Lakh

Here are the median air hostess salaries in India offered by some popular Indian airlines,

Salary Offered in Indian Airlines

Indian Airlines	Average Salary (Per Month)
IndiGo	INR 31,000
Air India	INR 41,500
GoAir	INR 28,000
Vistara	INR 36,000

Here are the median air hostess salaries offered by some popular foreign airlines in India,

Salary Offered in Foreign Airlines

Airlines	Salary (Per Month)
Delta Airlines	INR 58,000 to INR 62,000
Singapore Airlines	INR 54,000 to INR 57,000
Etihad Airways	INR 60,000

The salaries given above are subjected to various factors and may vary depending on the currencies exchange rate.

Benefits of an Air Hostess

Air Hostesses get subsidized visits which are open to their family members too. The subsidized visits include airline tickets, accommodation, car rental, and cruises.

Other benefits or perks that come with the job are as follows,

• Retirement benefits
• Medical allowances
• Life insurance
• Kit allowances
• Subsidized flight tickets
• Travelling experience
• 13 to 17 off days per month
• Retirement benefits (Depend on the Airline)

Factors Affecting Air Hostess Salary

Air Hostess's salary depends on various internal and external factors. It can differ based on experience too. It also depends on what airlines they joined, either international or domestic.

All over the world, two factors affect air hostess salaries. They are

• Full-Service Carriers
• Low-Cost Carrier

Full-Service Carriers

Below are the full-service carrier factors.

• Full-service carriers pay higher.
• They cover long routes, which can be from one continent to another.
• It includes business-class and first-class cabins, which provide extra care and expensive snacks and drinks to its passengers.

Low-Cost Carriers

Below are the low-cost carrier factors.

• Here the salaries of flight attendants are lower because there are fewer inflight duties.
• They carry a minimum number of flight attendants, which are required for passenger's safety.

Note: Air Hostess salary depends on what type of carrier you joined.

Skills Required in an Air Hostess

Everything has its two sides; an air hostesses' job comes with various risks and a lot of hard work. Air hostesses go through significant training sessions, and there is always a risk of hijackers and terrorists. So, working as an air hostess is very exciting and also comes with major hard work.

Certain skills are mandatory for air hostesses,

• Excellent Communication Skills

Communication skills are a must for every air hostess candidate; they need to convey the required message. In addition, they should know different languages so that they can easily deal with the passengers.

• Teamwork

There are many air hostesses in one flight, and they need to perform the whole work together. If one doesn't coordinate, it could lead to mismanagement of everything.

• Ability to React in Challenging Situations

There is always a risk of some challenging situation during a flight, risk of disturbance in flight or emergency landing, or hijackers. Therefore, they should have the presence of mind and can react to it immediately. At these times, passengers panic a lot. Therefore, they need to instruct the passengers and deal politely with them.

• Ability to Work Overtime

There might be delays in flight due to some unavoidable reasons or technical reasons. Air hostesses are required to work overtime in these situations.

• Friendly Personality

Air Hostesses should have a decent and pleasing personality and physique. And they should be friendly so that anyone can contact her without any hesitation.

• Behavioural Skills

It is a must for every candidate and is a basic trait required in every human being. Etiquette to talk or do anything else, good behaviour is loved by all.

Top Airlines Recruiting Air Hostesses

Air hostess is considered one of the highest job professions in India with lots of Life and Health Insurance facilities. They are also known as Flight attendants or cabin crew.

The following is the list of top airlines that recruit air hostesses.

• Air India
• IndiGo
• Go Air
• Sahara Airlines
• Singapore Airlines
• Delta Airlines
• TATA
• Gulf Air
• Alliance Air
• Jet Airways
• British Airways
• Indian Airlines

Air Hostess Courses

Students willing to pursue aviation careers can select certificate and diploma programmes after completing 10+2. Women who want to pursue a career as air hostesses have a great scope in this industry and can enrol in courses like Ground Staff and Cabin Crew Training to start working with reputed airlines.

The courses combine classroom learning and practical training about the things a person needs to keep in mind while flying. Careers in this field are not exclusively for women; men are also eligible to apply for courses, and potential candidates can get great jobs.

Below are the courses offered to become an Air Hostess.

Air Hostess Courses Offered

Name of the Program	Type of Program (Duration)
Air Hostess/Flight Purser	Certificate (8 Months)
International Airlines and Travel Management	Certificate (4 to 6 Months)
Aviation Hospitality & Travel Management	Certificate (10 Months)
Air Ticketing & Tourism	Certificate (6 Months)
Certificate in Aviation Security and Safety	Certificate (5 Days)
Airport Ground Management	Certificate (6 Months to 1 Year)
Diploma in Ground Staff and Cabin Crew Training	Diploma (6 Months to 1 Year)
Air Hostess Diploma	Diploma (1 Year)
Air Cargo Practices & Documentation	Diploma (1 Year)
Hospitality, Travel and Customer Service	Diploma (1 Year)
Professional Ground Staff Services	Diploma (1 Year)
Airport Ground Staff Training with On-job Training	Diploma (7 Months)
PG Diploma in Aviation and Hospitality Services	Postgraduate Diploma (3 Months)
PG Diploma in Airport Ground Services	Postgraduate Diploma (1 Year)
PG Diploma in Aviation, Hospitality, Travel, and Customer Service	Postgraduate Diploma (3 Months)
BBA in Aviation	Undergraduate Degree (2 Year)
MBA in Aviation Management	Postgraduate Degree (2 Year)