On the Plane
Use these intermediate Spanish phrases to communicate with the crew and other passengers while traveling on a flight.
Key Phrases
Disculpe, ¿podría ayudarme a encontrar mi asiento porque no veo el número de fila?
Excuse me, could you help me find my seat because I do not see the row number?
💡 A polite way to ask flight attendants or other passengers for assistance when boarding.
¿Queda algún espacio en el compartimento superior para colocar mi equipaje de mano?
Is there any space left in the overhead bin to place my carry-on luggage?
💡 Use this when searching for space to store your suitcase before the flight starts.
¿Podría ayudarme a subir esta maleta al compartimento que está arriba de mi asiento?
Could you help me lift this suitcase into the compartment that is above my seat?
💡 Ask a neighbor or crew member if your bag is too heavy to lift yourself.
Por favor, ¿me podría traer un vaso de agua y una manta si es posible?
Please, could you bring me a glass of water and a blanket if possible?
💡 A useful request to make to the cabin crew once the plane is in the air.
Es importante que nos abrochemos el cinturón de seguridad antes de que el avión despegue.
It is important that we fasten our seatbelt before the plane takes off.
💡 A helpful reminder about flight safety rules using the present subjunctive.
¿Le molestaría cambiarme el asiento para que pueda sentarme al lado de mi esposo?
Would you mind swapping seats with me so that I can sit next to my husband?
💡 Use this polite conditional question to ask another passenger to swap seats.
Disculpe, me siento muy mareado y necesito que me traiga una bolsa para las náuseas.
Excuse me, I feel very dizzy and I need you to bring me an air sickness bag.
💡 Tell the flight crew immediately if you start feeling unwell during the journey.
¿Podría decirme cómo se abre esta mesa plegable que está frente a mi asiento?
Could you tell me how to open this folding table that is in front of my seat?
💡 Ask this if you are having trouble setting up your tray table for meals.
No encuentro la entrada para los auriculares que me entregaron al subir al avión.
I cannot find the jack for the headphones that they gave me when boarding the plane.
💡 A common issue when trying to use the in-flight entertainment system.
Es necesario que guardemos todas nuestras pertenencias debajo del asiento de adelante durante el aterrizaje.
It is necessary that we store all our belongings under the seat in front during landing.
💡 A standard safety instruction for passengers preparing to land.