ENGLISH FOR AIRLINE BUSINESS COURSE

What does Taxiing mean?

• Serving food to passengers

• Flying at low altitude

• Moving an aircraft slowly on the ground before takeoff or after landing

• Refueling the aircraft midair

What is the Fuselage?

• The wing’s edge

• The main body of the airplane where passengers sit

• The fuel tank in the tail

• The communication panel in the cockpit

What does Deplane mean?

• When the aircraft is being painted

• When passengers are boarding the plane

• When passengers are exiting the plane after arrival

• When the captain turns off autopilot

What is Pressurization?

• It helps speed up the aircraft

• It allows the cabin to remain breathable at high altitudes

• It keeps the plane from being struck by lightning

• It improves entertainment system quality

What is a Standby passenger?

• A VIP traveler with a private jet

• A pilot waiting to fly

• A traveler without a confirmed seat, waiting for an available one

• A passenger standing by the gate refusing to board

What does Layover mean?

• A safety demonstration before takeoff

• A delay due to engine issues

• A scheduled stop between connecting flights

• An overnight stay for pilots only

What is a Holding pattern?

• While waiting for the cleaning crew to finish

• To delay landing until given clearance from air traffic control

• To show off flight maneuvers to passengers

• During boarding procedures

What is the likely response to 'Chicken or beef?'

• "I’ll have the chicken, please."

• "I’m vegetarian. Do you have tofu?"

• "Can I have both in one sandwich?"

• "No thanks, I brought a microwave."

What is the likely response to 'May I see your passport, please?'

• "It’s in my other suitcase... which is in Paris."

• "Sure, here you go."

• "I have a selfie instead."

• "Do you accept expired ones?"

What is the likely response to 'Excuse me, where is Gate 14?'

• "Walk straight, turn left, past the Starbucks and regret."

• "Next to Gate 13, surprisingly."

• "Just follow the crying baby sound."

• "It’s straight ahead on your right."