Flight attendants typically do not work a standard 40-hour week. Their schedules can vary significantly and are often influenced by flight routes, layovers, and airline policies. On average, flight attendants work between 75 to 100 flight hours per month, which can translate to around 30 to 50 hours per week, depending on the number of flights operated.
Additionally, the nature of their work includes irregular hours, weekends, and holidays, and they often have periods of downtime between flights that are not counted as working hours. The total work hours can also vary based on factors such as seniority and the specific airline's scheduling practices.