Do sexy flight attendants really sell more seats?

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Many Asian airlines base their brand image on young, attractive flight attendants
• The jury is still out on whether sex appeal actually sells more seats
• In China, some flight attendant hopefuls learn kung-fu to face "stressful situations"
• "It is kosher in Asia to push youth and beauty," says one airline CEO

QUESTIONS

• Legal issues: Grounded at 30?
• Profits: No link between beauty, bottom line?
• Offensive: Is "sexy" a bad word?

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