Maybe you have an idea from Gwyneth Paltrow’s movie “View from the Top.” There are plenty of romanticized visions about the glamor of being part of a flight crew. But, that’s not generally what it’s like for flight attendants. Being a flight attendant is vastly different from a 9-to-5 job.
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The hours are demanding, not to mention the constant jet lag and time spent away from loved ones. There are a lot of 4 a.m. wake up calls and weekend, night and holiday hours. In addition, seniority dictates the when and where flight attendants fly.
18. How Much Power Does the Pilot Have?
Basically, a lot. The pilot has ultimate authority on a plane, including command decisions, leading the crew, handling emergencies and troublesome passengers. Despite the urban legend, the captain cannot make arrests mid-flight. However, in emergencies, they can contact authorities who will meet the plane once it lands and arrest the problematic person.
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Although they cannot make arrests in the legal sense, a commercial pilot can give orders to place someone in handcuffs or restraints in-air if they are deemed to be endangering the safety of the flight. Did you know, pilots can even take a dying passenger’s will?
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