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Inflight passenger announcements
 Image by Nick Sherman via Flickr
Please keep in mind that these airline announcement
scripts can vary greatly according to the time of day,
the length of the flight, the aircraft type, the origin
and destination and of course, the airline. These texts
are provided simply as a guidance.

 Boarding
 Door closure
 Safety demonstration
 Take-off/ascent
 Turbulence
 Descent/final
 Landing

Boarding

This announcement is usually made while the aircraft

is parked at the gate and the last passengers are
boarding.
“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.

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 and that your seat belt
is correctly fastened. Also, your portable  electronic
devices  must be set to ‘airplane’ mode until an
announcement is made upon arrival. 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.)

At this time, your portable  electronic devices  must be

set to ‘airplane’ mode until an announcement is made
upon arrival.

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 seat belts
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.
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. 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 may be 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, 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. (Depending on the airline’s
policy/local laws:  At this time, you may use your
cellular phones if you wish./Cellular phones may only
be used once the Fasten Seat Belt sign has been turned
off.)

Please check around your seat for any  personal

belongings  you may have brought on board 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.

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!”

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