United requirements · 2026

United Airlines Flight Attendant Requirements

United publishes one of the most detailed evergreen qualification pages in this comparison. That makes it possible to identify several concrete blockers before an applicant spends time on an active posting.

Official airline sourcesReviewed Independent comparison
Reviewed key facts

United requirements at a glance

Minimum age21

The reviewed official page states a minimum age of 21.

Customer service12 months

At least one year of customer-service experience is published.

Passport12 months + 2 blank pages

The reviewed rule calls for at least 12 months remaining and two consecutive blank pages at application.

Reach assessment76 in × 43.5 in

The assessment combines a 76-inch vertical reach and 43.5-inch horizontal reach at the same time.

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Education, English, and work authorization

The reviewed United page requires a high school diploma or GED, fluent English, and authorization to work in the United States.

These are threshold checks, not ranking signals. Meeting them does not indicate whether a role is open or whether an application will advance.

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Passport and unrestricted travel

United's reviewed passport language is more specific than a simple valid-or-invalid check: the tool represents both the remaining-validity window and the consecutive blank-page requirement.

Applicants must also be able to travel without restriction to United destinations. Always confirm the wording in the current active listing before applying.

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Reach, physical tasks, and schedule

United publishes a simultaneous reach assessment rather than a general applicant-height range. A person’s height alone therefore cannot determine whether this requirement is met.

The reviewed source also describes physical cabin duties and a 24/7 schedule. CabinReady Fit asks for acknowledgement of those published conditions but does not perform a physical test.

Before applying

Complete these checks on the current listing

  • Confirm an active United flight-attendant role is open.
  • Re-read every qualification in the active listing.
  • Verify passport validity and blank pages on the application date.
  • Treat the reach result as a self-check, not an official measurement.
Known source limitation:

This compares published minimums only; an active role may add location-specific details.