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100 Phrases Every Flight Passenger Should Know

February 10, 2026

100 Phrases Every Flight Passenger Should Know

No. Term Definition
1. Aisle seat Seat beside the aisle.
2. All passengers aboard Everyone is on the plane.
3. Any bags to check? Do you want to check luggage?
4. Arrivals hall Area after landing and passport control.
5. At the gate Waiting area before boarding.
6. Baggage claim Place to collect checked bags.
7. Baggage drop Counter to hand in checked bags.
8. Baggage tag Label attached to checked luggage.
9. Boarding group Your assigned boarding order.
10. Boarding pass Document to board the flight.
11. Boarding time When boarding begins.
12. Buckle up Fasten your seat belt.
13. Cabin crew Staff working in the cabin.
14. Carry-on bag Bag you take into the cabin.
15. Change of gate Your departure gate has changed.
16. Check-in counter Desk to get boarding documents.
17. Checked baggage Luggage stored in the hold.
18. Clear security Pass security screening successfully.
19. Connecting flight Next flight after this one.
20. Customs declaration Form for items you bring in.
21. Delayed Not leaving on time.
22. Departure lounge Waiting area after security.
23. Departure time Scheduled time to leave.
24. Direct flight No plane change en route.
25. Do you have ID? Request for identification document.
26. Do you need assistance? Offer of help or support.
27. Document check Verification of passport and ticket.
28. Duty-free Tax-free shop after security.
29. E-ticket Electronic ticket record.
30. Emergency exit row Seats next to an exit door.
31. Estimated arrival Expected landing time.
32. Excess baggage Luggage over weight or size.
33. Fasten seat belt Secure your belt.
34. Final call Last announcement to board.
35. Flight attendant Crew member assisting passengers.
36. Flight number Airline code for your flight.
37. Flight status Current info: on time, delayed.
38. Flyer miles Points earned for flying.
39. Gate closes Boarding will end soon.
40. Gate number Where you board the plane.
41. Have a safe flight Wish for a safe journey.
42. Head to the gate Go to your boarding gate.
43. Hold luggage Checked bag stored below.
44. How long is the layover? Time between connecting flights.
45. I have a connection I must catch another flight.
46. I need a wheelchair Request mobility assistance.
47. I need an aisle seat Request a seat by aisle.
48. I need an extension belt Request a seat belt extender.
49. I need to rebook Change to another flight.
50. I’m traveling with a baby I have an infant with me.
51. In-flight entertainment Movies, music, and games onboard.
52. International terminal Terminal for overseas flights.
53. Is this seat taken? Ask if someone occupies it.
54. Jet bridge Walkway from gate to plane.
55. Keep your receipt Save proof of purchase.
56. Landside Before security screening area.
57. Last boarding call Final chance to board.
58. Lavatory Airplane restroom.
59. Liquid allowance Max liquids allowed at security.
60. Lost and found Office for missing items.
61. Luggage allowance Permitted baggage weight and size.
62. Middle seat Seat between aisle and window.
63. Missed connection You didn’t catch next flight.
64. No-show Passenger did not appear.
65. On time As scheduled.
66. One-way ticket Ticket for one direction only.
67. Online check-in Check in via website or app.
68. Overbooked flight More tickets sold than seats.
69. Overhead bin Storage above the seats.
70. Passport control Immigration check of passports.
71. Personal item Small bag under the seat.
72. Please remain seated Stay seated for now.
73. Please stow your bag Put your bag away.
74. Please take your seats Sit down in your seats.
75. Proceed to security Go to the security checkpoint.
76. Rebooked Moved to a different flight.
77. Red-eye flight Overnight flight.
78. Refund request Ask to get money back.
79. Return ticket Ticket for round trip travel.
80. Runway Strip where planes take off/land.
81. Seat assignment Your designated seat number.
82. Seat belt sign Indicator to keep belt fastened.
83. Security check Screening of passengers and bags.
84. Self-service kiosk Machine for check-in and tags.
85. Standby passenger Waiting for an open seat.
86. Stopover Long break during a trip.
87. Stow your tray table Fold up the tray table.
88. Takeoff Plane leaves the ground.
89. Taxiing Plane moving on ground.
90. Terminal Airport building for flights.
91. Turbulence Bumpy air during flight.
92. Upgrade Move to a higher cabin class.
93. Visa required You need a visa to enter.
94. Waitlisted On a list for a seat.
95. Weather delay Delay caused by weather.
96. Welcome aboard Greeting when boarding.
97. Wheelchair assistance Help moving through the airport.
98. Where is baggage claim? Ask location of bag pickup.
99. Where is my gate? Ask for your gate location.
100. Window seat Seat beside the window.

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