When it comes to safety and security in the air, you could have a cool-headed, highly trained professional looking after you. Or, you could have a squad of hotties. (Guess which way I'm leaning?)

Flight attendants don't have an easy gig. They have to react quickly and efficiently in panic situations, know all the latest security and safety procedures and be able to operate certain medical devices. They must also monitor the aircraft and it's passengers for anything that could result in injury or death.

In America, a lot of training goes into this. In China, they held a bikini contest.

I'd prefer a highly trained pro be in charge of saving my ass in the event of an emergency but, failing that, I guess the least the airline could do is make her smoking hot. Like these Russian gals!

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