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PhrasesOn the PlanePosso avere un cuscino e una coperta?
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Posso avere un cuscino e una coperta?

Can I have a pillow and a blanket?

Pronunciation

cu-SCI-no — the 'sc' before 'i' is pronounced as 'sh'. co-PER-ta — stress on second syllable.

When to use it

On long-haul flights when you want to sleep and need comfort items.

What it means

'Posso avere' (can I have) + item is the most natural and polite way to make a request on board. 'Cuscino' (pillow) and 'coperta' (blanket) are standard comfort items on medium and long-haul flights. Budget airlines typically charge for these.

Variations

C'è un kit per dormire?

Is there a sleep kit?

Business and first class often offer full amenity kits

Avete delle cuffie?

Do you have headphones?

Usually provided free on long-haul, charged on short-haul

Ho freddo. Potete alzare il riscaldamento?

I am cold. Can you turn up the heating?

Aircraft cabins can be very cold — blankets help

Mini Dialogue

— Posso avere un cuscino e una coperta? — Certamente. Ecco a lei. — Grazie. Avete anche delle cuffie? — Sì, le do subito. Posso portarle anche dell'acqua? — Sì, grazie mille.

— Can I have a pillow and a blanket? — Certainly. Here you are. — Thank you. Do you have headphones too? — Yes, I'll bring them right away. Can I also bring you some water? — Yes, thank you very much.

Cultural Note

On Italian domestic and short-haul European flights, pillows and blankets are rarely provided without charge. On ITA Airways long-haul flights, comfort items are included in economy. Always pack a travel pillow and scarf or lightweight wrap for budget airline flights.