Flight Vocabulary

Flight attendant – A steward or stewardess on an aircraft.

Cabin crew – The members of an aircraft crew who attend to passengers.

Steward/stewardess – A person who looks after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train and
brings them meals.

Passenger safety – the safety of on-board passengers.

Captain – The pilot in command of a civil aircraft.

Pre-flight safety demonstration – a safety demonstration before a plane takes off on safety
procedures in the event of an emergency.

Emergency exits – a special exit only used during an emergency.

Seat belt – A belt or strap securing a person to prevent injury, esp. in a vehicle or aircraft.

Lavatory – toilet.

Armrest – A padded or upholstered arm of a chair or other seat on which a sitter’s arm can
comfortably rest.

Reading light – a personal light you can turn on when main lights on the aircraft are off.

Overhead luggage compartment – a storage container usually above passenger seats in a plane.

luggage travel

Foot rest – A support for the feet or a foot, used when sitting.

In-flight entertainment – entertainment on-board an aircraft that may include movies, music and
games.

Blanket – A large piece of woollen or similar material used as a bed covering or other covering for
warmth.

Estimated time of arrival (ETA) – the estimated time at which the aircraft will arrive at its
destination.

Estimated time of departure (ETD) – the estimated time at which the aircraft will depart.

Unaccompanied minor (UM) – a young child travelling alone without an adult.

Passenger manifest – a list of all passengers on the aircraft and where they are seated.

Galley – The kitchen in a ship or aircraft.

Food trolley – A small table on wheels that conveys food and water.

Turbulence – Violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid.