How Flight Attendants Are Trained To Handle Disasters And Crashes | Business Insider

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

Flight anxiety among passengers is soaring amid high-profile accidents and technical problems. In a poll commissioned by The Points Guy, nearly 90% of respondents said they were afraid to fly. It's made flight attendants' jobs harder. When travelers are nervous, there's a risk of unruly behavior. But whether it's passenger misconduct or a crash landing, flight attendants are often the first line of defense. They're not just there to serve drinks; they're trained in firefighting, water and land evacuations, first aid, and self-defense. We filmed cabin crew bootcamps with Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. As the number of airplane passengers globally is expected to hit a record high in 2025, can flight attendants keep everyone safe?

0:00 - Intro
1:26 - History Of Flight Attendants
4:15 - Blood Priority
5:15 - Firefighting
6:40 - Emergency Exit Door Training
8:31 - Slide Evacuations
10:48 - Motion Simulator
11:57 - Water Evacuation Training
13:42 - Cabin Service Training
18:15 - Secret Beauty Rules
21:35 - Growing Flight Anxiety
23:06 - Is Flying Still Safe?
24:54 - Keeping Passengers Alive
27:28 - Credits

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