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trained flight attendants required by law

What differenciates these stewardesses from others?

[Turbopilot]

What differenciates[sic] these stewardesses from others?

Flight attendants, as required by the FAA, are trained in aircraft emergency procedures required to evacuate the aircraft in the event of an emergency landing on land or water, as well as emergency health procedures and (these days) the proper procedures for attempted terrorist takeovers. Hooters girls, as provided by Hooters Air as hostesses above and beyond the FAA-required number of flight attendants, need to know how to shake their boobies in your face so you'll be less rude to them than you are to the trained safety professionals.

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A trained flight attendant is licensed by the FAA and among other things must be qualified to administer emergency medical care, operate safety equipment, deploy emergency equipment and fight fires.

For a good look at what the job of a flight attendant is all about, get yourself a copy of the movie Airport.