On an Airplane - English Vocabulary Lesson

On an Airplane - English Vocabulary Lesson English is the most common second language that crew members speak in a flight. Whether you are a student, business man or a leisure traveller, this lesson can help you learn important words and expressions to use while you are on an airplane. To board a plane | Embark- To get on the plane which is ready to takeoff. Cabin - The interior of the aircraft. Flight attendant - Man or Woman who provides service for passengers during a flight. Aisle - the long empty space that you walk down ( between the seating rows) Overhead bin - The place above the seats for storing luggage. Galley - A kitchen or an area with kitchen facilities in a plane. Cockpit - The part of the plane where the captain and his co-pilots sit. Pilot- The person who drives/flies the plane. Co-pilot- Person who helps the captain fly the plane. Taxing- Driving an airplane to the correct place for taking off or deboarding. Take-off- When the plane leaves the ground. Motion sickness- A bad feeling in the stomach that passengers get during a rough ride in a plane. To cruise- To fly at a constant speed that permits maximum operating efficiency. Turbulence- Violent or unsteady movement of air. Call light- A button passengers can press to get a crew member’s attention. Flight entertainment- Refers to the entertainment available to aircraft passengers during a LCD screens on the back of the seat playing movies and songs. Refreshments- Drinks and snacks offered to passengers during the flight. Touch down- When the aircraft wheels land on the ground.