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British Airways Flight Attendant Mock Interview

Question 15 of 30 for our British Airways Flight Attendant Mock Interview

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Question 15 of 30

Have you ever had a stranger yell at you before? How did you handle the situation?

"I have had passengers yell at me before. I know that in these situations I am responsible for not only addressing the passenger but also trying to keep things as calm as possible for the other passengers around me. The last time it happened, I did not acknowledge the insults he threw my way and remained calm to keep my voice and tone even. I asked if there was something specific I could do to make his experience better and I offered to have our team lead work with him if he preferred another attendant.

He continued to be disrespectful throughout the flight, so I told him that he would be removed from the flight if it happened again. It was enough to calm him down until the plane landed. Several passengers commented on my ability to handle the situation with poise and grace as they were exiting the plane. I was happy to know they felt supported as passengers.

I do not enjoy situations like this but I am comfortable handling them as needed. Typically things do not go that far, but I feel it is a good example of my ability to handle the more extreme cases that come up when working as a flight attendant."

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How to Answer: Have you ever had a stranger yell at you before? How did you handle the situation?

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  • 15. Have you ever had a stranger yell at you before? How did you handle the situation?

      How to Answer

      The work of a flight attendant at British Airways can require a very thick skin to be able to deal with passengers who are stressed and even angry at times. Your interviewer will be looking to hear that you are able to de-escalate these situations with ease by not taking things personally and by taking a direct approach with the rude passenger. If possible, use a real-life example and follow British Airline's preferred method (STAR method) of answering situational questions to ensure your answer flows smoothly.

      Written by Karrie Day on April 27th, 2024

      Answer Example

      "I have had passengers yell at me before. I know that in these situations I am responsible for not only addressing the passenger but also trying to keep things as calm as possible for the other passengers around me. The last time it happened, I did not acknowledge the insults he threw my way and remained calm to keep my voice and tone even. I asked if there was something specific I could do to make his experience better and I offered to have our team lead work with him if he preferred another attendant.

      He continued to be disrespectful throughout the flight, so I told him that he would be removed from the flight if it happened again. It was enough to calm him down until the plane landed. Several passengers commented on my ability to handle the situation with poise and grace as they were exiting the plane. I was happy to know they felt supported as passengers.

      I do not enjoy situations like this but I am comfortable handling them as needed. Typically things do not go that far, but I feel it is a good example of my ability to handle the more extreme cases that come up when working as a flight attendant."

      Written by Karrie Day on April 27th, 2024

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I had a customer yell at me before because some of the items were missing from the order. However, I did not acknowledge them and kept my tone low and my voice low and just explained myself to them. Without it escalating any further. Then I walked away from the situation. To prevent other people from listening in or feeling fear."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      Conflict resolution, de-escalation, and communication skills are important to showcase in your response. It sounds like you're able to remain calm, even in stressful situations, and you understand how to communicate with angry customers. Be sure to include other skills the interviewer will find valuable, like communication, active listening, compassion, positivity, confidence, knowledge of when to escalate to a manager, etc.

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