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On the Plane

Use these phrases when you travel by plane and need help from the crew or other passengers.

Key Phrases

Voice
Finding your seat · 2 ways to say it

Excuse me, is this seat 24B?

neutral

Sorry, I think that's my seat.

polite

Add 'sorry' to stay friendly — you are correcting a stranger.

Overhead bin · 2 ways to say it

Can I put my bag up here?

neutral

Could you help me with my bag, please?

polite

Use with crew or a taller passenger when you cannot reach.

Asking crew for water or a blanket · 2 ways to say it

Can I get some water?

neutral

Could I have a blanket, please?

polite

'Could I have…' is a little more polite than 'Can I get…' — both are fine with crew.

Seatbelt · 2 ways to say it

How do I put on the seatbelt?

neutral

The seatbelt sign is on — you need to sit down.

neutral

Crew say this; useful to understand and repeat to a travel partner.

Swapping seats · 2 ways to say it

Would you like to swap seats with me?

polite

Do you want to switch seats?

casual

Use with someone you already spoke to; 'polite' version is safer with strangers.

Feeling unwell · 2 ways to say it

I feel sick. Can I have a bag?

neutral

Short and direct is best here — crew understand right away.

Excuse me, I don't feel well. Can you help me?

polite

Use this when you need more general help, not just a bag.

Practice Dialogue

Traveler
Excuse me — is this 22A?
Crew
Yes, that's right. Go ahead and sit down.
Traveler
Thanks. Can I put my bag up here?
Crew
Sure. I can help you with that.
Traveler
Oh, great. Thanks a lot.
Crew
No problem. Please put on your seatbelt now.
Traveler
Uh-huh. How do I put it on?
Crew
Just click the two sides together — like this.
Traveler
Got it. Also, can I get some water?
Crew
Of course. And do you want a blanket?
Traveler
Yes, please. I feel a little cold.
Crew
Sure, I'll bring both right away.

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