17/01/2021
Some Airline Terms
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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.
