English for Flight Attendants
Dreaming of the job or already flying? These phrases cover the whole flight — from "welcome aboard" to landing. Practice them out loud until they're automatic: there's no time to translate in the aisle.
Key phrases
- Welcome aboard!The standard door greeting — add "Good morning" in front.
- May I see your boarding pass?“May I…” is the polite register airlines expect.
- Please fasten your seatbelt.Pairs with: "The seatbelt sign is on."
- Would you like chicken or pasta?The most famous line in aviation — "Would you like…" works for any offer.
- Can I get you anything to drink?Natural drinks offer — expect "Just water, please."
- Please put your seat upright for landing.Landing prep — pairs with "stow your tray table."
- I'm sorry, we're out of chicken.“We're out of…” — the honest way to say it's gone.
- Is everything okay here?The three-word cabin check.
Tip: The modern job title is "flight attendant" or "cabin crew" — "steward/stewardess" sounds dated. In airline interviews, say "cabin crew".
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