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I magine traveling all across the continent or throughout the world. Flight attendants get these exciting opportunities. What’s more, they also meet a huge range of passengers, from parents flying internation- ally to meet a soon-to-be adopted infant to a chief executive on his or her way to a multimillion-dollar deal. A flight attendant’s job is to keep every- one on board safe and comfortable. Though passengers may be mainly aware of their flight attendants’ duties pointing out emergency exits and making sure that carry-on items are properly stowed, in fact that’s just a small part of what they do. They are an important part of air security and have a serious job that requires patience, endurance, and energy. As it happens, the benefits are enticing. Flight attendants receive plenty of time off, and they and their family members often enjoy no-cost or discounted airfare, allowing attendants to travel widely in their free time. words to understand circadian rhythm: the cycle that tells the human body when it’s time to sleep. fractional aircraft: a situation in which multiple parties share ownership of an airplane. regulations: rules made by a particular authority, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Flight Attendant Travel the world. Meet interesting and diverse people. Shape passengers’ flying experiences.

t  Flight attendants have a serious job that requires patience, endurance, and energy, but if you love to travel, the benefits are great.