6213 Air travel assistants

In short

• ONS unit group 6213, in minor group 621 (Leisure and travel services) and major group 6 (Caring, leisure and other service occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Transitional tables only: Table 1a, Table 2aa.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1a, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £33,400 (£17.13 per hour)
  • Table 2aa, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Air travel assistants issue travel tickets and boarding passes, examine other documentation, provide information and assistance at airport terminals and look after the welfare, comfort and safety of passengers travelling in aircraft.

Typical entry routes

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades. Fluency in a foreign language may also be required in some posts. Training typically lasts between 3 to 6 weeks followed by a 6 to 12 month probationary period of on-the-job training.

Tasks

• receives passengers at airport terminal, examines tickets and other documentation, checks in luggage and distributes boarding passes
• checks emergency equipment, distributes reading material, blankets and other items, and ensures that the aircraft is ready for the receipt of passengers
• welcomes passengers on board the aircraft, guides them to their seats and assists with any hand luggage
• ensures that sufficient stocks of meals and beverages are on board the aircraft prior to take off and serves passengers during the flight
• sells duty-free goods during the flight
• makes announcements on behalf of the pilot, demonstrates the use of emergency equipment and checks that safety belts are fastened
• directs and instructs passengers in the event of an emergency, ensures safety procedures are followed

Related job titles

• Air hostess
• Cabin crew
• Customer service agent (travel)
• Flight attendant
• Passenger service agent

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1a: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

6213 Air travel assistants

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Flight attendants
• Passenger services assistants
• Air travel assistants not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Table 2aa: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

6213 Air travel assistants

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

6214

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Flight attendants
• Passenger services assistants
• Air travel assistants not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Other unit groups in minor group 621

• 6211 Sports and leisure assistants
• 6212 Travel agents
• 6214 Rail travel assistants
• 6219 Leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c.

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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