Why are flight attendants prohibited from taking pictures with passengers?

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After the gate was opened and flight attendants were idly waiting for the signal for boarding, I (young man, well-dressed) politely asked a flight attendant if I could take a picture with her for the memory. She refused on the basis that it weren’t allowed by the airline.

I tried asking two other flight attendants (they had no idea that I’d asked another flight attendant before, so their response was not influenced by the fact that someone before them had already declined) and received similar answers and then gave up.

The specific airline was Emirates.

What is the reason that flight attendants are not allowed to take pictures with passengers?

Are there situations where they are allowed to appear in photographs? I’ve seen flight attendants taking pictures with child passengers on the children's birthdays.






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Can we take selfie with air hostess?

Can I take a selfie with an air hostess? Yes, if you ask them and they agree.

Can passengers take pictures in the cockpit?

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed strict regulations to stop both passengers and crew members from clicking pictures. "Taking pictures during flight is a source of distraction, which may lead to error and reduction in safety," the aviation authority said in a circular.

Do flight attendants sleep with passengers?

Flight attendants get breaks on long-haul flights to recharge and stay energized. They have their own bedrooms in which to take power naps. These bedrooms are hidden from passengers. They can be tucked behind a secret stairway or even accessed through a hatch that looks like a typical overhead bin.

What happens if you touch a flight attendant?

Penalties. Assault. Assaulting a crewmember is punishable by up to 20 years' imprisonment, and a fine of up to $250,000. If a dangerous weapon is used, the defendant can be imprisoned for life.



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