cabin attendant

Airplane service worker

A cabin attendant is a member of an airline crew who serves passengers during flight—ensuring safety, providing food and beverages, and responding to needs.

The term is gender-neutral, unlike the older *stewardess* or *steward*.

The cabin attendant demonstrated the emergency exits before takeoff.

Also called *flight attendant*.

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One who steers aircraft

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Traveler, not operator

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