Sample brace and evacuation commands
| Action | Specific element | Sample command |
|---|---|---|
| Evacuation on water | Into water | “Jump, swim away ” |
| Onto wing at staffed exit | “Step out' “Follow the arrows” | |
| Onto slide raft | “Step carefully onto raft” “Sit to the sides” | |
| Into raft | “Climb into raft” |
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Why do flight attendants yell commands?
It's our job to get their attention so they know what to do to stay safe. The reason we yell is so everyone can hear us. This isn't the first time passengers have complained about the way flight attendants sound shouting commands.
What does flight attendant say?
Arrival (FAA-mandated and safety portions only)“Ladies and gentlemen, [Airline Name] welcomes you to [city]. The local time is [time]. For your safety and the safety of those around you, please remain seated with your seat belt fastened and keep the aisle(s) clear until we are parked at the gate.
What do cabin crew say before take off?
Pre-flight AnnouncementWe ask that you please fasten your seatbelts at this time and secure all baggage underneath your seat or in the overhead compartments. We also ask that your seats and table trays are in the upright position for take-off.
What commands do cabin crew shout?
Why do flight attendants say all call?
ALL-CALL “Flight attendants, doors to arrival, crosscheck and all-call.” Meaning: Often part of the arming/disarming procedure, this is a request that each flight attendant report via intercom from his or her station — a sort of flight attendant conference call.
What do cabin crew say when landing?
“Ladies and gentlemen, [Airline Name] welcomes you to [city]. The local time is [time]. For your safety and the safety of those around you, please remain seated with your seat belt fastened and keep the aisle(s) clear until we are parked at the gate.
What are the pre-flight instructions?
During the pre-flight safety briefing, focus on essential safety instructions. Understand seatbelt operation, locate emergency exits, learn life vest and oxygen mask usage, and review the safety card. Familiarize yourself with the brace position for emergency landings.
What does deadhead mean in flying?
Deadhead is a term used in aviation when a certificate holder is transported by another plane between airports. The deadhead crew may be transported in any cabin, including a coach with the passengers on the flight, or on a jump seat in the cockpit or galleys of the plane.
What are female flight attendants called?
StewardessStewardess & HostessTypically, only young, attractive, unmarried, white women could be stewardesses, or “hostesses,” which also became popular. However, Ruth Carol Taylor challenged that standard when she became the first African American flight attendant in 1958. By the 1960s, the term "steward" all but disappeared.