A Flight Attendant's work begins when the plane's crew meets for a preflight briefing covering route, weather, type of food and bever age services to be offered, and passengers with medical problems or special requests. Each Flight Attendant is assigned a work station and specific inflight duties. On board the plane, Flight Attendants check to see that first-aid kits and other emergency equipment are aboard and that supplies, such as food, beverages, blankets, and, reading material are adequate. As passengers board the plane, Attendants greet them, check their tic kets, and assist passengers by hanging up coats and stowing small pieces of luggage under the seats or in overhead compartments.
Flight attendants are responsible for passenger safety.
Flig ht Attendants are also concerned with their passengers' comfort. Depending on the length of the flight, they may operate movie and a udio systems, sell and serve cocktails, and heat and distribute precooked meals. Before and after meals, Attendants make periodic tr ips through the cabin to ensure passenger comfort. For example, they might offer to help care for infants, bring magazines, or adjus t seats. In the event of an illness or emergency, Flight Attendants may distribute medicine to alleviate symptoms or administer firs t aid or operate emergency equipment such as chutes to quickly evacuate passengers.