Get ready to take off into your dream career with this ultimate guide to cabin crew vocabulary

Ready for Takeoff: Essential Vocabulary for Aspiring Flight Attendants

The bathroom or toilet on the plane.

Example: "The lavatory is located at the back of the plane."

The area on the plane where food and drinks are prepared and stored.

Example: "The flight attendant is in the galley, preparing 
the meal service."

The light that turns on when passengers need to fasten their seat belts. 

Example: "The seat belt sign is on, please fasten your seat belt."

The partition or wall between different sections of the plane.

Example: "The bulkhead separates the Economy and Business class sections."

To exit or disembark from the plane.

Example: "Due to the weather conditions, the passengers were asked to deplane and wait in the airport terminal until the next available flight."

A flight that requires passengers to change planes or airlines to reach their final destination.

Example: "Passengers booked a connecting flight to save money, despite the longer travel time."

The button located above the passenger seat allows passengers to request assistance from the cabin crew.

Example: "If you need any assistance during the flight, please use the flight attendant call button."

A door or window on the plane that can be used to quickly exit in case of an emergency. 

Example: "The flight attendant pointed out the emergency exits and explained how to use them in case of an emergency."

The storage area above the passenger seats where carry-on luggage is stored.

Example: "Please store your carry-on luggage in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you."

The sudden and unpredictable movement of the plane is caused by air currents.

Example: "Please keep your seat belt fastened during the flight, as turbulence can occur at any time."

The area in the airport terminal where passengers gather to board the plane. 

Example: "The boarding gate for this flight is Gate 15, which is located at the end of the terminal.

Instructions for passengers to stay safe during the flight, such as using seat belts and finding emergency exits. 

Example: "The flight crew provided safety instructions to passengers before takeoff."

The team of flight attendants who provide service and assistance to passengers during a flight.

Example: "The cabin crew is responsible for ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers."

The maximum weight and size of luggage allowed for each passenger. 

Example: "The baggage allowance for this flight is 23 kilograms per passenger."

The area on the plane where the cabin crew rests during long-haul flights. 

Example: "The crew rest area is located at the back of the plane and is not accessible to passengers."

The area of the airplane where the pilot and co-pilot sit and operate the controls. 

Example: "The flight deck is where the pilots control the airplane."

A meeting before the flight where the cabin crew receives important updates and safety instructions.

Example: "The crew briefing is a crucial part of the cabin crew's pre-flight preparation."

A cart that the cabin crew uses to serve food, drinks, and other items to passengers during the flight. 

Example: "The flight attendant brought the service cart to my seat and offered me a beverage."

Referring to goods that are sold without taxes and customs duties being charged.

Example: "Before boarding the airplane, passengers can buy duty-free items such as alcohol and tobacco in the airport's duty-free shop."