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Be sure you use the proper cover letter format to make your cover letter readable and professional.

Copy-and-Paste Flight Attendant Cover Letter Template (Text Format)

(Your Address)

(Today’s Date)

(Contact Person’s Name)
(Airline Name)
(Airport Name)

Dear Mr/Ms/Mx (Contact Person’s Surname),

I’m writing to express my keen interest in the Flight Attendant position at (Airline Name), based at (Airport Name). With a strong passion for delivering exceptional customer service and a commitment to safety and teamwork, I’m excited at the opportunity to contribute to (Airline Name)’s award-winning reputation.

In previous customer-focused roles, I honed my ability to provide outstanding service while maintaining attention to detail, essential for ensuring both passenger comfort and safety. My clear and engaging communication skills, combined with a proactive and team-oriented approach, make me confident in my ability to thrive in (Airline Name)’s dynamic environment. I’m also highly motivated to achieve sales targets and create memorable experiences for every customer onboard.

(Airline Name)’s emphasis on care, professionalism, and creating unforgettable journeys aligns with my dedication to fostering positive interactions and prioritising passenger well-being. I am prepared to meet the demands of a 24/7 operation and to complete the comprehensive CAA-approved training programme to equip myself fully for success in this role.

I’d welcome the opportunity to bring my enthusiasm and reliability to (Airline Name)’s Flight Attendant Team. Thank you for considering my application; I look forward to the possibility of discussing my suitability further.

Yours sincerely,

(Your Name)


How to write a flight attendant cover letter

Before you begin writing, make sure you know how to write a cover letter in a way that makes you seem like the best candidate for the job.

One of our team of transport-industry cover letter writers wrote this cover letter example for a client applying for a flight attendant role. Below, he justifies his key decisions and explains how these contribute to an effective and impactful cover letter.

1. Tailor the cover letter to the airline

One of the most crucial elements of a flight attendant cover letter is aligning it with the airline’s values, operational goals, and role requirements.

You could reference the airline’s award-winning reputation, or its focus on care and professionalism, for example, to show that you’ve taken the time to understand the company’s priorities.

Make sure you tailor your cover letter to the airline in the same way to show that you will fit into its culture.

If you include this degree of personalisation in your letter, it shows not only genuine interest but also a proactive effort to address the company’s needs, making the letter stand out from generic applications.

2. Highlight your achievements

While flight attendant roles are heavily focused on soft skills, measurable achievements can still add significant weight to an application.

Emphasised your ability to excel in customer-focused environments by referencing previous experience meeting sales targets and ensuring passenger satisfaction. This positions you as someone who can balance customer care with performance metrics.

If you have them, incorporate quantifiable results — such as the percentage of customer satisfaction or sales growth in a prior role — to demonstrate to the hiring manager what you’d be able to achieve for the airline straight away.

3. Emphasise your key soft skills

Soft skills are critical to a flight attendant’s success, and your cover letter should place significant emphasis on them.

Highlight qualities that are not only essential for the role but also valued by the company, for example, clear and engaging communication skills, or a team-oriented approach, depending on what the airline is looking for.

Phrases such as ‘creating memorable experiences for every customer onboard’ and ‘fostering positive interactions’ can help reinforce your focus on empathy, professionalism, and interpersonal effectiveness. You can copy and paste these phrases into your own cover letter if they’re true about you.

4. State your career objective

Focusing on your career goals not only highlights your motivation, but also demonstrates a sense of alignment with the company’s long-term vision.

Employers often seek candidates who view their roles as more than just a job, and by articulating a clear ambition to succeed in this position, you differentiate yourself as someone willing to invest in the company’s future.

5. Write an effective introduction

The introduction of a cover letter should be crafted to immediately capture the hiring manager’s attention.

Begins with an enthusiastic expression of interest in the role and reference the airline by name to add a personal touch. It’s a quick and easy method of standing out.

Additionally, the first paragraph should highlight key attributes such as a passion for customer service, a commitment to safety, or a strong sense of teamwork.

These qualities are not only essential to the role but also likely to resonate with the hiring manager, encouraging them to continue reading.

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Samuel Johns
Written by

Samuel Johns

Samuel Johns is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and senior career counsellor on the CV Genius team, with almost 5 years of experience in the career space. He has helped countless job hunters craft high-quality CVs and cover letters, exceed expectations at interviews, and obtain their dream jobs. Born and raised in County Durham in the beautiful North East of England, he graduated with a BA (Hons) in French Language and Literature from the University of Bristol in 2013 and has worked in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, London, Paris, and Taipei as a French–English translator. He’s determined to use his native English and fluent French skills to help UK and French candidates get the jobs they deserve. In addition to the British and French versions of CV Genius, Samuel’s job-hunt advice has been published on numerous websites, including Careers.org, the University of Warwick, the Enterprisers Project, and HR.com. If you’d like to collaborate, please reach out to Samuel through LinkedIn. Please note, we don’t accept guest posts and won’t reply to such requests.