50 phrases · Levels: A1A2B1
Scusi, dov'è il mio posto?
Excuse me, where is my seat?
When boarding and struggling to find your assigned seat number.
Posso mettere la borsa nel vano portabagagli?
Can I put my bag in the overhead compartment?
When boarding and needing to store your hand luggage in the overhead bin.
Posso avere un cuscino e una coperta?
Can I have a pillow and a blanket?
On long-haul flights when you want to sleep and need comfort items.
Cosa c'è da mangiare sul volo?
What is there to eat on the flight?
When the meal or snack service is announced and you want to know the options.
Posso reclinare il sedile?
Can I recline my seat?
When you want to lean back your seat, particularly during long flights.
Mi sento male. Ho bisogno di aiuto.
I feel ill. I need help.
In any medical situation on board where you need immediate assistance from cabin crew.
Potete portarmi un bicchiere d'acqua?
Can you bring me a glass of water?
During the flight when you are thirsty and want to ask cabin crew for water.
Dov'è il bagno sull'aereo?
Where is the toilet on the plane?
At any point during the flight when you need to use the lavatory.
Quando atterriamo?
When do we land?
During the flight when you want to know the estimated arrival time.
Ho il mal d'aria. Avete qualcosa per la nausea?
I have motion sickness. Do you have anything for nausea?
When experiencing motion sickness during a turbulent flight.
Posso usare il telefono durante il volo?
Can I use my phone during the flight?
When you want to use your smartphone and are unsure about the rules.
Devo allacciare la cintura di sicurezza?
Do I have to fasten my seatbelt?
When the seatbelt sign illuminates or during turbulence when unsure of the requirement.
Posso cambiare il mio posto?
Can I change my seat?
When you want to move to a different seat after boarding, perhaps to sit next to a companion.
Ho una coincidenza. Arriveremo in tempo?
I have a connecting flight. Will we arrive in time?
When your flight is delayed and you are worried about missing your connection.
C'è una presa di corrente al mio posto?
Is there a power socket at my seat?
When you want to charge your devices during the flight.
Il mio schermo non funziona.
My screen is not working.
When the in-flight entertainment screen at your seat is malfunctioning.
Ho bisogno di conservare la mia insulina in frigorifero.
I need to keep my insulin refrigerated.
When you have insulin or other temperature-sensitive medication that requires refrigeration during the flight.
Viaggio con un neonato in braccio. C'è una culla a bordo?
I am travelling with an infant in arms. Is there a bassinet on board?
When boarding with a baby and asking about bulkhead seats with bassinet facilities.
Quanto dura il volo?
How long is the flight?
At the start of a flight when you want to know the total flight time.
Avete dei giornali o delle riviste a bordo?
Do you have any newspapers or magazines on board?
When you want something to read on the flight and haven't brought your own reading material.
Quanto manca all'atterraggio?
How long until landing?
During the latter part of the flight when you want to know how much time is left.
Ho dimenticato la mia borsa nel vano portabagagli.
I left my bag in the overhead compartment.
After disembarking or just before leaving when you realise you left something in the overhead bin.
C'è turbolenza. È pericoloso?
There is turbulence. Is it dangerous?
During a bumpy patch of flight when you are anxious and want reassurance from cabin crew.
Stiamo atterrando. Cosa devo fare?
We are landing. What do I need to do?
As the aircraft begins its final descent and you want to confirm what preparations are needed.
L'aereo sta decollando. Posso usare il telefono?
The plane is taking off. Can I use my phone?
During the take-off roll when you are unsure about electronic device rules.
Ho un'allergia al glutine. Avete opzioni senza glutine?
I have a gluten allergy. Do you have gluten-free options?
When the meal service begins and you need to identify safe food options.
Posso comprare qualcosa a bordo?
Can I buy something on board?
When you want to purchase food, drinks, or duty-free items during the flight.
Posso avere un secondo pasto?
Can I have a second meal?
On long-haul flights when the first meal was not sufficient and you want an additional serving.
Il mio bambino ha mal d'orecchie. Cosa posso fare?
My child has earache. What can I do?
During take-off or descent when a child experiences ear pain due to pressure changes.
Ho paura di volare. Posso parlare con l'equipaggio?
I am afraid of flying. Can I speak with the crew?
Before or during the flight when experiencing flight anxiety and wanting crew support.
Dove si trova l'uscita di emergenza più vicina?
Where is the nearest emergency exit?
When reviewing safety information at the start of a flight.
Posso salutare il pilota alla fine del volo?
Can I greet the pilot at the end of the flight?
When disembarking and wanting to thank the captain for a good flight.
Siamo pronti per il decollo. Si prega di allacciare le cinture.
We are ready for take-off. Please fasten your seatbelts.
This is an announcement you will hear — understanding it is essential for safety compliance.
Benvenuti a bordo. Buon volo a tutti!
Welcome on board. Have a good flight, everyone!
This is a phrase you will hear cabin crew say — but you can also use it to greet fellow travellers.
Posso avere la ricevuta per l'acquisto a bordo?
Can I have the receipt for the on-board purchase?
After making a purchase on the flight and needing documentation for expense claims.
Stiamo volando sopra quale città adesso?
Which city are we flying over right now?
When looking out the window and curious about the geography below.
Grazie per il servizio eccellente.
Thank you for the excellent service.
At the end of a flight when you want to express appreciation to cabin crew.
Siamo atterrati! Benvenuti a Milano.
We have landed! Welcome to Milan.
This is the announcement you hear on landing — understanding it allows you to prepare for disembarkation.
Buongiorno, come sta?
Good morning, how are you?
When greeting cabin crew as you board the aircraft — a small gesture that goes a long way.
Scusi, dov'è il gate di imbarco?
Excuse me, where is the boarding gate?
Use this in the airport terminal when you cannot find your boarding gate. Ask any airport staff member or at an information desk.
Dov'è il ritiro bagagli?
Where is the baggage claim?
Ask this after landing inside the terminal when you need to locate the baggage carousel for your flight.
Il mio volo è stato cancellato. Cosa devo fare?
My flight has been cancelled. What should I do?
Say this at the airline customer service desk when your flight has been cancelled and you need guidance on rebooking or compensation.
Dove si fa il controllo del passaporto?
Where do you go through passport control?
Ask airport staff after landing on an international flight when you need to find the passport control (immigration) area.
Ho bisogno di ossigeno, non respiro bene.
I need oxygen, I am not breathing well.
Use this in a medical emergency on the plane when you are experiencing respiratory difficulty and need to alert cabin crew immediately.
Viaggiamo con un bambino piccolo. Ci sono posti riservati?
We are travelling with a small child. Are there reserved seats?
Say this at check-in or to cabin crew when travelling with a young child, to ask about priority seating, bassinet positions, or family-friendly rows.
Ho perso la coincidenza. Chi posso contattare?
I have missed my connection. Who can I contact?
Use this after a delayed flight causes you to miss your connecting flight, when speaking with airline staff at the gate or transit desk.
Posso avere un bicchiere di vino rosso?
Can I have a glass of red wine?
Use this during the beverage service on a flight with complimentary drinks, or when the drinks trolley passes on a flight where alcohol is available for purchase.
Il tavolino non si abbassa. Può aiutarmi?
The tray table won't fold down. Can you help me?
Say this to a flight attendant when your tray table is stuck or jammed and you need it for a meal or to place your laptop.
Vendete prodotti duty-free a bordo?
Do you sell duty-free products on board?
Ask cabin crew if you want to buy perfume, cigarettes, chocolates, or other items from the in-flight duty-free catalogue, usually available on international flights.
L'aria condizionata è troppo fredda. Può regolarla?
The air conditioning is too cold. Can you adjust it?
Say this to a flight attendant when the cabin temperature is uncomfortably cold, which is common on budget airlines flying during summer.