You've got to the airport, checked your bags,
went through local customs and immigration,
probably had something to eat
and waited at the boarding gate for a while until you got on a plane.
Well, you were in your home country,
and you did it all in your mother tongue.
So, even if this is your first international trip
and the steps and procedures are new to you,
being able to speak your native tongue
in your own country makes it all simple.
It was just when you were on the airplane,
that you probably started listening and speaking English.
When you are off to an international destination,
it's very likely that most in-flight announcements
are made in both languages,
English and your mother tongue.
But, depending on the airline company,
there's a chance you'll hear them only in English.
Besides, if you're visiting the US
and you have a domestic connecting flight before your final destination,
chances are you won't be hearing anything but English.
But, don't panic!
The good thing about in-flight announcements
is that they follow the same pattern, no matter the airline company.
I have someone here with me who'll give us all the tips we need!
I'm here today with Tom Donoya,
an experienced flight attendant.
He's gonna share a little bit of information with us,
with regards to the in-flight experience,
during an international flight.
- How are you doing today, Tom? - I'm good, thanks. How are you today?
- I'm doing great, thanks for asking! - Good!
So, what are some of the things that passengers will experience
when they first board the plane?
Once they've boarded the plane, they'll be greeted by one or more flight attendants
they'll be saying good morning or good afternoon.
And as they're boarding,
they'll see the overhead bins, they'll see the seat numbers,
they'll be looking at their boarding pass,
so they know exactly where they'll be seated.
So, it's a few things to expect.
Also, they must keep in mind that the flight attendants are looking
for safety things, such as,
what items are they bringing on the plane,
could they be a potential threat, etc.
Once the cabin fills up a little bit,
usually about five or six minutes into boarding process,
one of the flight attendants will be announcing from the intercom,
either from the rear of the cabin or from the front
and they'll be saying: Good morning!
Welcome on board! This is flight number 1234.
With direct service to Orlando, Florida!
Please assist us in departing on time,
by stepping out of the aisle once you have located your assigned seat.
If you look at your boarding pass,
it'll show where you'll be joining us today.
Please place your overhead bin bags longways in the overhead bin
Or place your smaller personal items,
such as backpacks, computer bags and purses,
completely underneath the seat in front of you.
Please take a look at the safety information card in the seatback pocket,
for a list of exit row requirements.
If you do not feel comfortable operating the exit row,
please contact a flight attendant for re-seating,
and once again, welcome aboard!
This is flight number 1234 with service to Orlando, Florida.