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But unfortunately not a lot of airlines would allow 154cm the reason for this is
As cabin crew on board an aircraft your prime responsibility is for the safety of your passengers and fellow crew members. This requires you to be able to reach emergency equipment which is stowed in possibly difficult to reach locations e. GAT the back of an over head locker or in a cupboard above head height. Also as crew you need to demonstrate that you can open a large and heavy aircraft door in a normal operating and closing action as well as in an emergency situation. During a flight you are constantly expected to open and close over head lockers to secure the aircraft pre-take off, during the flight and before landing, this is a common every day duty as cabin crew and if you cannot reach the lockers unfortunately you will not meet the correct criteria to be cabin crew.