On the Plane
These essential English phrases will help you communicate clearly with staff and passengers on a plane.
Key Phrases
Excuse me, could you please help me find my seat for this flight?
💡 Use this phrase when you enter the plane and cannot locate your seat.
Excuse me, could you help me put this heavy bag in the overhead bin?
💡 Use this to ask a flight attendant or another passenger for assistance.
Is it possible to check if there is any space left in the overhead lockers?
💡 Ask this if the bins near your seat are already completely full.
Could I please have a cup of water and a warm blanket if possible?
💡 Use this polite request when the crew is serving drinks and items.
If my seatbelt does not work, will you please help me to fix it?
💡 Use this first conditional phrase when you have a problem with your safety belt.
Excuse me, would you mind swapping seats with me so I can sit near my friend?
💡 Ask another passenger politely if you want to change seats with them.
I am not feeling very well, so could you please bring me some water?
💡 Use this phrase to alert the flight crew when you feel sick.
Where is the button that I should press to call the flight attendant?
💡 Use this relative clause to ask your neighbor for help finding the button.
I have already looked everywhere, but I cannot find my small black headphone case.
💡 Use this present perfect phrase to explain a lost item to the staff.