What do flight attendants say at the beginning of the flight?

General Boarding
On behalf of [Airline Name], it is my pleasure to welcome you aboard flight [number] with service to [city] (if applicable, add) and continuing service to [destination]). Federal regulations require that carry-on items are stowed prior to closing the aircraft door.



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Pre-flight Announcement
We 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.

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The Flight attendants will usually say “Welcome Aboard” when you first come on to the plane.

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How fit you are. Because their first concern is safety, what flight attendants notice about you has much to do with your ability to keep yourself and others safe. They'll make a mental note of passengers who are in good shape and who can help lift heavy items and lend a hand if necessary.

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(13) Each certificate holder conducting domestic, flag, or supplemental operations must relieve each flight attendant engaged in air transportation and each commercial operator must relieve each flight attendant engaged in air commerce from all further duty for at least 24 consecutive hours during any 7 consecutive ...

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“The sky is not a limit, it's a destination.” “Buckle up, sit back, relax, and let us take you on a journey to remember.” “Let the sky be your limit, not your destination.” “We love our job so much, we're practically airborne.”

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Classic Have a Safe Flight Wishes
  1. Fly safe!
  2. Safe flight!
  3. Enjoy the flight!
  4. Travel safely!
  5. Bon voyage and travel safe!
  6. Fly safely and see you soon!
  7. Have a safe and comfortable flight!
  8. I hope the flight goes okay!


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But if you're looking to make your sentiment feel more meaningful, here are some alternative phrases to try:
  1. 1) Stay safe up there ...
  2. 2) Safe travels ...
  3. 3) Bon voyage ...
  4. 4) Fly safe! ...
  5. 5) Have a wonderful trip ...
  6. 6) Happy travels! ...
  7. 7) See you soon ...
  8. 8) Cheerio!


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The cross-check means that after arming their assigned door, the flight attendant should check that their opposite number has also armed their door. As part of this procedure the flight attendants might also fasten a strip of red or orange tape diagonally across the window above the emergency slide.

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After Take Off
First, they must check that all overhead compartments are securely closed and that seat belts remained fastened if the seat belt sign is still switched on. They also need to make sure that everyone is having an overall relaxing flight.

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The flight crew wanted to keep the plane dark.
Airlines will often ask passengers to close window shades during night flights as a favor to those who wish to sleep. Even during the daytime, many fliers enjoy a darkened cabin so they can better see the screens on their laptops, tablets or in-seat monitors.

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Under the rule, flight attendants are entitled to a minimum rest period of at least 10 consecutive hours when they're scheduled to work for 14 hours or less. The law allows for no reduction of the rest period under any circumstances.

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Years ago, piston engines were undependable. Because of this, twin-engine aircraft were required to fly in range of a suitable airport for landing. In 1953, the FAA imposed what is known as the “60-minute rule” on two- and three-engine airplanes, disallowing them to fly more than 60 minutes outside the closest airport.

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It's the unwritten 10 minute final boarding rule. Gate agents have been told by management they can close the door to the plane 10 minutes before departure, not when the plane is ready to push back at the scheduled departure time. The real problem is that this rule is not consistently practiced.

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The 35-in-7 rule applies only to Reserve Flight Attendants and states that a Reserve may not be scheduled to exceed 35:00 flight hours in any 7 consecutive 24:00 hour periods. This legality is waivable, however, remember that if you do so during bidding it is for the entire month.

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Flight attendants on long-haul flights are provided with spaces to rest. Here's a photo of the crew rest area on a Boeing 787. Crew rest areas exist on all airplanes, but what these rest areas look like depends on the airline, aircraft and the length of the flight.

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Cabin crew rules
Cabin crew have to have a minimum of 7 days off per month. They can work up to 60 duty hours in 7 days, 110 hours in 14 days, and 190 hours in 28 days.

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They sit on their hands during take off and landing so that if there is any turbulence they are already braced and ready for it. So, it's basically just for safety.

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As the Independent explained, the two-finger gesture is likely still used today because a single pointed finger can be interpreted as rude to several cultures, including in the United States.

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And one of the responsibilities includes them to have their hands behind their back. But why is this? Simply put – it is because they are hiding a special counter. Cabin crew uses the counters to make sure the number of passengers getting on to the plane corresponds to the number of tickets scanned.

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