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On the Plane
Use these phrases when you are on an airplane.
Key Phrases
Voice
Finding your seat · 2 ways to say it
Excuse me, is this my seat?
politeThis is seat 14A.
neutralSay the seat number and letter clearly.
Asking for a drink · 2 ways to say it
Can I have water, please?
politeCan I get some water?
neutralSlightly more casual than 'Can I have'; both are fine with flight attendants.
Asking for food
Can I have a snack?
politeAsking for the restroom
Where is the bathroom?
neutralUS: 'bathroom'; UK: 'toilet' — both are understood on international flights.
Reporting feeling unwell
I feel sick.
neutralSay this to a flight attendant. Keep it short and clear.
Asking for help
I need help, please.
politeAsking to use overhead space
Can I put this here?
neutralAsking about flight duration
How long is the flight?
neutralPractice Dialogue
Passenger
Excuse me, is this seat 14A?
Flight Attendant
Yes, that's right.
Passenger
Can I put this bag here?
Flight Attendant
Sure, go ahead.
Passenger
Can I have some water, please?
Flight Attendant
Of course. Here you go.
Passenger
How long is the flight?
Flight Attendant
About eight hours.
Passenger
Where is the bathroom?
Flight Attendant
It's at the back, on the left.