Expanded Vocabulary for Flight Attendant English Practice

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Taxiing

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When the aircraft moves slowly on the ground before takeoff or after landing. Example: “We are taxiing to the runway.”

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Takeoff

Back

When the plane leaves the ground.

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Landing

Back

When the plane touches down.

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Crosscheck

Back

Safety check between crew members.

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Safety demo

Back

Safety instructions before takeoff.

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Brace position

Back

Protective posture during emergency landing.

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Boarding pass

Back

A document provided by an airline during check-in, giving a passenger permission to enter the restricted area of an airport and to board the airplane for a particular flight.

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Carry-on

Back

A small bag or suitcase that a passenger can carry onto an airplane.

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Overhead bin

Back

A storage compartment located above the seats in an airplane.

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Tray table

Back

A small table that folds down from the back of the seat in front of a passenger.