Verify that first aid kits and other emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and oxygen bottles, are in working order.

Announce and demonstrate safety and emergency procedures, such as the use of oxygen masks, seat belts, and life jackets.

Monitor passenger behavior to identify threats to the safety of the crew and other passengers.

Walk aisles of planes to verify that passengers have complied with federal regulations prior to takeoffs and landings.

Direct and assist passengers in emergency procedures, such as evacuating a plane following an emergency landing.

Prepare passengers and aircraft for landing, following procedures.

Administer first aid to passengers in distress.

Determine special assistance needs of passengers, such as small children, the elderly, or disabled persons.

Attend preflight briefings concerning weather, altitudes, routes, emergency procedures, crew coordination, lengths of flights, food and beverage services offered, and numbers of passengers.

Reassure passengers when situations, such as turbulence, are encountered.