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PhrasesOn the PlaneC'è una presa di corrente al mio posto?
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C'è una presa di corrente al mio posto?

Is there a power socket at my seat?

Pronunciation

PRE-sa — stress on first syllable. cor-REN-te — stress on second syllable.

When to use it

When you want to charge your devices during the flight.

What it means

'Presa di corrente' (power socket) literally means 'current socket'. 'Al mio posto' (at my seat) specifies location. Modern aircraft increasingly have USB ports (porta USB) and sometimes full power sockets in business class seats. Economy class USB ports are becoming standard.

Variations

C'è la porta USB al sedile?

Is there a USB port at the seat?

More common than full power sockets in economy

Come faccio a caricare il laptop?

How do I charge my laptop?

Laptop power is often only in business class

La presa non funziona.

The socket is not working.

Report to cabin crew so they can check

Mini Dialogue

— C'è una presa di corrente al mio posto? — In economy c'è la porta USB sotto lo schermo. — Il mio telefono ha USB-C. C'è un adattatore? — Purtroppo no. Ma può acquistare un cavo USB-C nel duty-free all'arrivo.

— Is there a power socket at my seat? — In economy there is a USB port under the screen. — My phone has USB-C. Is there an adapter? — Unfortunately not. But you can buy a USB-C cable in duty-free on arrival.

Cultural Note

Power availability on Italian domestic flights is limited — most short-haul aircraft only have USB-A ports. ITA Airways long-haul flights have 110V power outlets in business class and USB in economy. Always charge your devices fully before flying as in-flight charging can be slow.