Clooney, Monroe and Anniston favourite fantasy crew

In a survey of 1,000 people conducted by American Airlines in Europe, Marilyn Monroe was selected as the first-choice fantasy flight attendant from the golden era of film with 22 percent of the overall vote, writes Trish Whelan. Audrey Hepburn was second choice with 20 percent.

George Clooney (22.5%) led Prince Harry (21.4%) as the favourite fantasy pilot of all time, with Angelina Jolie rated as the highest scoring female with 10.8 percent of the vote. President Obama (11%) was in sixth place behind the star of The Great Gatsby and Aviator - Leonardo DiCaprio (11.6%), Prince William (16.4%) and Brad Pitt (17.5%). The brand new Superman, Henry Cavill scored just 1.9 percent.

Jennifer Aniston (18.1%) topped the poll for favourite flight attendant from modern day stars with Kate Middleton (17.1%) in second place and Angelina Jolie (14.7%) in third. Pippa Middleton matched Beyonce's popularity, each with just under 11 percent of the vote. The were both beaten by the highest scoring man - Prince Harry - with 11.9 percent.

The survey was conducted to launch American Airline's brand new B777-300ER aircraft on the route from London Heathrow to Hollywood (LAX) on 12 June and the launch of American's brand new route from Dublin to JFK on 13 June.

Photos feature Marilyn Monroe lookalike - Suzie Kennedy - posing with the engine of the brand new aircraft.