On the Plane
Use these phrases when travelling by plane — from boarding and finding your seat to asking the crew for help.
Key Phrases
Dov'è il posto 14B?
neutralWhere is seat 14B?
Replace the number with your actual seat number.
Scusi, è questo il mio posto?
politeExcuse me, is this my seat?
Use with a fellow passenger when there is a seating mix-up.
Posso mettere la borsa qui sopra?
neutralCan I put my bag up here?
Point to the overhead bin as you say it.
Mi può portare un bicchiere d'acqua?
politeCould you bring me a glass of water?
Standard, respectful way to ask cabin crew.
Posso avere dell'acqua?
neutralCan I have some water?
Shorter and perfectly natural; slightly less formal than the polite version.
Mi dà una coperta, per favore?
politeCan you give me a blanket, please?
Mi dà is the polite imperative form — correct and natural with staff.
Come si allaccia la cintura?
neutralHow do you fasten the seatbelt?
Useful if you cannot figure out an unfamiliar buckle type.
Posso cambiare posto?
neutralCan I change seat?
Ask a crew member or a fellow passenger.
Vuole scambiare il posto con me?
politeWould you like to swap seats with me?
Use with a passenger when you want to offer an exchange, not just request one.
Non mi sento bene.
neutralI don't feel well.
Simple and clear — say this immediately to a crew member.
Ho un po' di nausea.
neutralI feel a bit nauseous.
More specific than the previous phrase; helps crew understand what you need.
C'è un medico a bordo?
neutralIs there a doctor on board?
Use only in a genuine emergency; crew will make the announcement for you.