On the Plane

Excuse me, is this seat 14B?

Natural opener when you're unsure — works with fellow passengers or crew.

Hey, I think that's my seat.

Softer than a direct claim — the 'creo que' avoids sounding aggressive.

Excuse me, could you show me where my seat is?

Use with cabin crew when you genuinely can't find the row.

Can you help me put this in the overhead bin?

Direct but polite enough — common spoken form, no need for extra softening.

Could you bring me a glass of water, please?

Standard polite request to a flight attendant — condicional makes it softer.

Do you have a blanket? I'm a bit cold.

'Un poco de frío' is natural B1 hedging — avoids sounding demanding.

You need to fasten your seatbelt now.

Impersonal 'hay que' — this is how crew often phrase it; also useful if you're reminding a companion.

Would you mind swapping seats with me?

'¿Le importaría…?' with the condicional is the go-to for polite requests to strangers.

Would you swap seats with me? It's just that I want to sit with my family.

'Es que' softens the reason — very natural in spoken Spanish.

I'm not feeling very well. Is there a doctor on board?

Use this phrase if the situation is urgent — crew will respond immediately.

The flight is making me a bit dizzy.

Milder version — use when you want to flag discomfort without alarming anyone.

Could you recline your seat a little less? It's a bit uncomfortable for me.

Adding 'un poco' and giving a reason makes this much easier to say and receive.

How long until we land?

Common mid-flight question for crew or fellow passengers — short and natural.

Can I use the bathroom now?

Asked during turbulence when the seatbelt sign is on — crew appreciate the check.