# American Airlines Flight Attendants Will Start Preparing For Landing Earlier

_May 30 12:29_

Tags: American Airlines, AFA, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

American Airlines is updating its policy to have flight attendants prepare the cabin for landing at 18,000 feet, roughly 4-8 minutes earlier than the previous 10,000 feet standard, to reduce turbulence-related injuries

## Summary

American Airlines is implementing a new policy where flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at an altitude of 18,000 feet, rather than the standard 10,000 feet. Crews will be seated in their jumpseats before the plane descends through 10,000 feet. This change, driven by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (AFA), aims to reduce occupational injuries from turbulence by providing more time for cabin preparation and communication. The shift is expected to translate to passengers having roughly four to eight less minutes for laptop use and in-flight service during descent

## Why it matters

Affects American Airlines loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/american-airlines-flight-attendants-prepare-landing-earlier) — American Airlines Flight Attendants Will Start Preparing For Landing Earlier

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