English is the most common second language that crew members speak in a flight. Whether you are a student, business man or a leisure traveler, this lesson can help you learn important words and expressions to use while you are on an airplane.
To board a plane | Embark-
To get on the plane which is ready to takeoff.
Cabin –
The interior of the aircraft.
Flight attendant –
Man or Woman who provides service for passengers during a flight.
Aisle –
the long empty space that you walk down ( between the seating rows)
Overhead bin –
The place above the seats for storing luggage.
Galley –
A kitchen or an area with kitchen facilities in a plane.
Cockpit –
The part of the plane where the captain and his co-pilots sit.
Pilot-
The person who drives/flies the plane.
Co-pilot-
Person who helps the captain fly the plane.
Taxing-
Driving an airplane to the correct place for taking off or de-boarding.
Take-off-
When the plane leaves the ground.
Motion sickness-
A bad feeling in the stomach that passengers get during a rough ride in a plane.
To cruise-
To fly at a constant speed that permits maximum operating efficiency.
Turbulence-
Violent or unsteady movement of air.
Call light-
A button passengers can press to get a crew member’s attention.
Flight entertainment-
Refers to the entertainment available to aircraft passengers during a flight.Usually LCD screens on the back of the seat playing movies and songs.
Refreshments-
Drinks and snacks offered to passengers during the flight.
Touch down-
When the aircraft wheels land on the ground.
