> Most people don't realize that the flight attendants are mainly there for safety Airlines like to say that safety is priority but then dress their attendants

> Most people don't realize that the flight attendants are mainly there for safety Airlines like to say that safety is priority but then dress their attendants in high heels and tight poly-cotton skirts. On the occasions that I flew with UK armed forces, the 'flight attendants' wore stout boots, flame-resistant olive drab coveralls and gloves. Depending upon aircraft, some wore helmets too. I had no doubt they were there for my safety, there was even a story at the time about a helicopter crew throwing an Admiral out the door of a helicopter in an emergency.