Good morning, how are you?
buon-GIOR-no — stress on second syllable. STA — single syllable, from 'stare'.
When greeting cabin crew as you board the aircraft — a small gesture that goes a long way.
'Come sta?' is the formal 'how are you?' — appropriate when addressing cabin crew you don't know. The informal version is 'come stai?' The greeting 'buongiorno' (good morning) is replaced by 'buonasera' (good evening) after approximately 2pm in Italian convention.
Buonasera, come si chiama?
Good evening, what is your name?
Asking for the crew member's name personalises the interaction
Arrivederci e grazie!
Goodbye and thank you!
Said when disembarking past the crew at the door
È il suo primo volo oggi?
Is this your first flight today?
Friendly conversation starter with crew
Italians consider it rude not to greet people you interact with, even briefly. Cabin crew will always exchange greetings with boarding passengers. Using 'buongiorno' or 'buonasera' and a brief 'come sta?' is considered courteous and sets a positive tone for the flight. The formal 'lei' form is appropriate with strangers.