Inflight passenger announcements

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 havent 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 dont
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 Im 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
departure.

Crew,

please prepare

for

gate

Flight attendants/Cabin Crew, doors on automatic, crosscheck 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, Id 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 dont 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 youre 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
airlines 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, Id 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!

Welcome to Airline Announcements

747 Widebody Aircraft Safety Demonstration:

WELCOME/BRIEFING CARD:

Welcome
on
board
Flight
___(flight
#)___
to
___(destination)___. Our aircraft is under the command of
Captain ___(last name)__. He/she has informed me that our
flying time will be approximately ___(i.e. 3 and one half
hours)___.

While we are here to ensure that you do have a comfortable

trip with us today, we are also concerned about your safety.
With that in mind, we ask that you take the Safety Information
Card out of the seat pocket in front of you and follow along as
we perform our safety demonstration.

SEAT BELT:
Your seat belt has been designed for easy fastening and
release. To fasten, insert the metal fitting into the buckle,
adjust to fit snugly with the loose end of the strap and simply
lift the buckle release to unfasten. Your seat belt should
always be worn low and tight across your lap.

EXITS:
You are on board a 747. There are ten emergency exits, five
doors on the left and five doors on right, each marked with a
red EXIT sign overhead. All doors except the overwing doors at
3 left and 3 right are equipped with slide/rafts. These rafts
may be detached in the event of a water evacuation. The
overwing doors are equipped with a ramp and off wing slide.
Life rafts are located in pull down ceiling compartments at the
overwing doors. For our customers on the Upper Deck, your
escape route will be down the staircase, and out the first
available exit. In the event that the staircase is blocked, an

additional door with an evacuation slide is located in the

cockpit. Operation and use of the exits, slides and rafts are
illustrated in the safety information card. Please locate the
two exits nearest you, keeping in mind that the closest exit
may be behind you.

FLOOR PATH LIGHTING:

This aircraft is equipped with aisle path lighting which is
located on the floor in the left and right aisles. Should cabin
visibility be impaired, the exit path will be illuminated. White
lights lead to red lights which indicate you have reached or
are near an emergency exit location.

OXYGEN:
The cabin pressure is controlled for your comfort. However,
should it change radically inflight, oxygen compartments will
automatically open in the panel above your seat. Reach up
and pull the mask to your face. This action will start the flow
of oxygen. Place the mask over both your mouth and nose and
secure with the elastic band as your Flight Attendant is
demonstrating. Tighten by pulling on the ends of the elastic
bands. Even though oxygen is flowing, the plastic bag may not
inflate. If you are traveling with children, or are seated next to
someone who needs assistance, place the mask on yourself
first, then offer assistance. Continue using the mask until
advised by a uniformed crew member to remove it.

LIFE VEST:
ALL FLIGHT SEGMENTS OPERATING BEYOND 50 NAUTICAL
MILES OF LAND:

(Demonstration of life vest operation required.)

Your individual lift vest is located in a pouch beneath your
seat. Should its use become necessary, remove it from the
plastic packet, slip it over your head and pull downward on the
front panel. Bring the strap around your waist and insert it into
the buckle on the front. Pull on the loose strap until the vest
fits snugly as we are now demonstrating. As you leave the
aircraft, inflate the vest by pulling down firmly on the red tabs.
The vest may be orally inflated by blowing into the inflation
tubes at shoulder level. Each vest has a rescue light on the
shoulder for night use which is water activated by removing
the Pull to Light tab located on the battery.

LIFE VEST:
ALL FLIGHTS SEGMENTS WITHIN 50 NAUTICAL MILES OF LAND:
(Demonstration of life vest operation is not required.)
Your individual life vest is located in a pouch beneath your
seat. Should its use become necessary, remove it from the
plastic packet, pull the vest over your head and pull down on
the front panel. Bring the strap around your waist and insert it
into the buckle on the front. As you exit the aircraft, inflate the
vest by pulling down on the red tabs. Use of the life vest is
fully illustrated in the information card.

PREPARATION FOR TAKEOFF ANNOUNCEMENT:

In preparation for takeoff, please ensure that your seat backs
and tray tables are in their full upright and stowed positions,
your seat belts are securely fastened and all your carry-on
items are securely stowed. Federal Aviation Regulations
require customers to comply with the lighted customer

information signs, other posted signs and crewmember

instructions. Please observe the FASTEN SEATBELT and other
lighted signs until they have been turned off by the Captain.
The NO SMOKING sign will remain illuminated for the duration
of the flight and smoking is prohibited throughout the cabin
and in the lavatories. All lavatories are equipped with smoke
detection systems and Federal Law prohibits tampering with,
disabling, or destroying these systems.