“Ladies and gentlemen, the Captain has turned on the
Fasten Seat
Belt sign. If you haven’t already done so, please stow your
carry-on
luggage underneath the seat in front of you or in an overhead bin.
Please take your seat and fasten your seat belt. And also make sure your
seat
back and
folding trays are in their full upright
position.
If you are seated next to an
emergency exit, please read
carefully the special instructions card located by your seat. If you do not
wish to perform the functions described in the event of an emergency, please
ask a flight attendant to reseat you.
At this time, we request that all
mobile phones, pagers,
radios and remote controlled toys be turned off for the full duration of the
flight, as these items might interfere with the navigational and communication
equipment on this aircraft. We request that all other electronic devices be
turned off until we fly above 10,000 feet. We will notify you when it is safe
to use such devices.
We remind you that this is a
non-smoking flight. Smoking is
prohibited on the entire aircraft, including the lavatories. Tampering with,
disabling or destroying the lavatory smoke detectors is prohibited by law.
If you have any questions about our flight today, please don’t hesitate to
ask one of our flight attendants. Thank you.”
Door closure
Usually before the door is closed, or while it is closed, this announcement
is made.
“Ladies and gentlemen, this is/my name is X and I’m your chief flight
attendant. On behalf of (Captain Z and) the entire crew,
welcome aboard
??? Airlines flight ???, non-stop service from ??? to ??? (then continuing on
to ???).
Our
flight time will be of ??? hours and ??? minutes. We
will be flying at an altitude of ??? feet/meters at a ground speed of ??? miles
per hour/kilometers per hour.
At this time, make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full
upright position. Also make sure your seat belt is correctly fastened. Also, we
advise you that as of this moment, any electronic equipment must be turned off.
Thank you.”
When the door is closed and the aircraft is about to pushback, the Captain
or the Chief flight attendant will make an announcement intended to the flight
attendants.
“Flight attendants/Cabin Crew, please prepare for gate departure.”
“Flight attendants/Cabin Crew, doors on automatic, cross-check and report.
Thank you.”
Safety demonstration
Depending on the type of aircraft and presence of a video system, this
announcement will be made.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I’d like to direct your
attention to
the television monitors. We will be showing our safety demonstration and would
like the next few minutes of your complete attention.”
If there is no video system and the flight attendants do the demonstration
themselves in the aisles, the announcement might be as follows.
“Now we request your full
attention as the flight
attendants demonstrate the safety features of this aircraft”.
Either on the video screen, or live, the safety demonstration might sound
like this. If it is a video presentation, it usually starts with a friendly
welcome from the airline, the reminder of the seat belt sign currently
illuminated, the seat back and tray table restriction, as well as the carry-on
luggage.
“When the seat belt sign illuminates, you must
fasten your seat belt.
Insert the metal fittings one into the other, and tighten by pulling on the
loose end of the strap. To release your seat belt, lift the upper portion of
the buckle. We suggest that you keep your seat belt fastened throughout the
flight, as we may experience turbulence.
There are several
emergency exits on this aircraft (???
forward, ??? aft, and ??? over each wing.) Please take a few moments now to
locate your nearest exit. In some cases, your nearest exit may be behind you.
If we need to evacuate the aircraft, floor-level lighting will guide you
towards the exit. Doors can be opened by moving the handle in the direction of
the arrow. Each door is equipped with an inflatable slide which may also be
detached and used as a life raft.
Oxygen and the air pressure are always being monitored. In the event of a
decompression, an
oxygen mask will automatically appear in
front of you. To start the flow of oxygen, pull the mask towards you. Place it
firmly over your nose and mouth, secure the elastic band behind your head, and
breathe normally. Although the bag does not inflate, oxygen is flowing to the
mask. If you are travelling with a child or someone who requires assistance,
secure your mask on first, and then assist the other person. Keep your mask on
until a uniformed crew member advises you to remove it.
In the event of an emergency, please assume the
bracing position.
(Lean forward with your hands on top of your head and your elbows against your
thighs. Ensure your feet are flat on the floor.)
A
life vest is located in a pouch under your seat or
between the armrests. When instructed to do so, open the plastic pouch and
remove the vest. Slip it over your head. Pass the straps around your waist and
adjust at the front. To inflate the vest, pull firmly on the red cord, only
when leaving the aircraft. If you need to refill the vest, blow into the
mouthpieces. Use the whistle and light to attract attention. (Also, your seat
bottom cushion can be used as a flotation device. Pull the cushion from the
seat, slip your arms into the straps, and hug the cushion to your chest.)
The following
electronic devices (calculators, CD players,
laptop computers) may be used when the seat belt sign is off, or when permitted
by your crew. Cellular/mobile telephones, remote-controlled toys or any
electronic device operating with an antenna must be turned off at all times.
We remind you that this is a
non-smoking flight. Tampering
with, disabling, or destroying the smoke detectors located in the lavatories is
prohibited by law.
You will find this and all the other safety information in the
card
located in the seat pocket in front of you. We strongly suggest you read it
before take-off. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask one of
our crew members. We wish you all an enjoyable flight.”
Take-off/ascent
Usually, the Captain will make a small briefing before take-off, sometimes
indicating the priority for take-off (e.g. “We are third in priority for
take-off, we should depart in about five minutes”). But there is always an
announcement like:
“Flight attendants, prepare for
take-off please.”
“Cabin crew, please take your seats for
take-off.”
Within a minute after take-off, an announcement may be made reminding
passengers to keep their seatbelts fastened.
After passing above clouds or turbulence, the Captain will turn off the
Fasten Seat Belt sign, but usually, the aircraft is still climbing to its
cruising altitude. The flight attendants will then invite the passengers to
release their seat belts if needed.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the Captain has turned off the
Fasten Seat
Belt sign, and you may now move around the cabin. However we always
recommend to keep your seat belt fastened while you’re seated. You may now turn
on your
electronic devices such as calculators, CD players and
laptop computers.
In a few moments, the flight attendants will be passing around the cabin to
offer you hot or cold
drinks, as well as
breakfast/dinner/supper/a light
meal/a snack. Alcoholic drinks
are also available at a nominal charge/with our compliments. (
On long
flights with inflight entertainment: Also, we will be showing you our
video
presentation.) Now, sit back, relax, and
enjoy the flight.
Thank you.”
Turbulence
Occasionally, turbulence may occur during a flight. The seat belt sign will
turn on and, in case of moderate to severe turbulence ahead, the flight crew
will make a brief announcement.
“Flight attendants/Cabin crew, please be seated.”
Shortly after the seat belt sign illuminates, this announcement will be
made.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the Captain has turned on the
fasten seat
belt sign. We are now crossing a zone of turbulence. Please return
your seats and keep your seat belts fastened. Thank you.”
Descent/final
Before, or during the descent, the Captain will usually make an announcement
with local time and temperature at the destination airport, and time left until
arrival. It is followed by an announcement from the flight attendant.
“Ladies and gentlemen, as we start our descent, please make sure your
seat
backs and
tray tables are in their full upright
position. Make sure your
seat belt is securely fastened and
all
carry-on luggage is stowed underneath the seat in front of
you or in the overhead bins. Please turn off all
electronic devices
until we are safely parked at the gate. Thank you.”
To indicate the landing clearance or final approach, the Captain will either
make the following announcement and/or blink the No Smoking sign.
“Flight attendants, prepare for
landing please.”
“Cabin crew, please take your seats for
landing.”
It is immediately followed by an announcement by a flight attendant.
“Ladies and gentlemen, we have just been
cleared to land at
the ??? airport. Please make sure one last time your seat belt is securely
fastened. The flight attendants are currently passing around the cabin to make
a final compliance check and pick up any remaining cups and glasses. Thank
you.”
Landing
After touchdown, and as the aircraft is turning off the active runway and
taxiing to the gate, the flight attendant will do one last announcement.
“Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to ??? Airport.
Local
time is ??? and the
temperature is ???.
For your safety and comfort, we ask that you please
remain seated
with your
seat belt fastened until the Captain turns off the
Fasten Seat Belt sign. This will indicate that we have parked at the gate
and that it is safe for you to move about.
Please check around your seat for any
personal belongings
you may have brought onboard with you and please use caution when opening the
overhead
bins, as heavy articles may have shifted around during the flight.
If you require
deplaning assistance, please remain in your
seat until all other passengers have deplaned. One of our crew members will
then be pleased to assist you.
We remind you to please wait until inside the terminal to use any
electronic
devices (or to smoke in the designated areas.)
On behalf of ??? Airlines and the entire crew, I’d like to
thank you
for joining us on this trip and we are looking forward to seeing you on board
again in the near future. Have a nice day/evening/night/stay!”
____________FLIGHT ATTENDENT____________