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The First Flight Attendant
Ellen Church was a nurse and pilot. She was the first flight attendant. -
World War II
Nurses were need on the planes for wounded soldiers in world war II, so women were suddenly qualified for this task. -
"Sky Girls"
More women sought out to become a flight attendant. They were not to be married or be over the age of 32. -
Civil Rights Era
During the civil rights era, flight attendants had to be a certain race, gender, age, and height. -
New Name
This was the time people tackled the concept of discrimination, and "Flight Attendant" replaced "Stewardess". -
Rules Changed
Now, males were hired as flight attendants, and the "no marriage" rule was out the way. -
Weight Regulations
The weight regulation for flight attendants was finally removed from airline regulations. -
Today
Flight attendants now have different uniforms, and are more protective of passengers safety because of the 9/11 attack.
