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  • What are the qualities of a good flight attendant? Name 3 different qualities and explain why.
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  • What is the part of the aircraft where passengers are seated called?
    cabin
  • This is found on passenger aircraft to provide a means of evacuation onto the wing. They are smaller than emergency exits.
    Overwing hatch
  • What does it mean duty-free items? Explain.
    They are tax- free items you can buy in an international flight
  • This is a portable device that discharges a jet of water, foam, gas, or other material put out the fire.
    fire extinguisher
  • This is part of the plane where food and drinks are prepared.
    galley
  • This is the part of the plane where goods are carried.
    Cargo hold
  • What does it mean “starboard” as a direction in a plane? What is the opposite of it?
    The "right" direction of a plane is called starboard. The opposite is "port" which means left.
  • What does it mean defibrillator? When do they use it?
    an apparatus used to control heart fibrillation by application of an electric current to the chest wall or heart.
  • What is the difference between a soft drink vs hot drink? Give 2 examples for both of them.
    Soft/cold drinks are drinks without alcohol. They could be cold or fizzy. Hot drinks are only hot.
  • What is the synonym of torch in American English?
    flashlight
  • Who should the flight attendant give special care on a flight? (Name 1 only.)
    very old people/ young people traveling alone/ injured or ill people
  • ……… is located in front of the aircraft from where the pilots control the aircraft.
    Cockpit
  • What could we have inside a medical kit? Name 4 items.
    bandages, aspirin, cardiopulmonory resuscitation, syringes, defibrillator
  • What kind of requests do flight attendants have on a flight? Name 2 of them.
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  • Name 2 different medical diets and who should eat them?
    Gluten free - low fat - diabetic - bland (non-spicy) etc. - peanut free
  • This is an ergonomic multi-purpose tool system that used for forcible entry, extraction, and rescue.
    crash axe
  • What does it mean complimentary?
    free
  • When are the passengers required to wear a seat belt?
    during take off/ landing/ turbalance
  • What does it mean PSU?
    Passenger Service Unit
  • This is protective head coverings which has a filter system to protect from dangerous smoke gases.
    smoke hood
  • What does it mean a dedicated lounge? Which class can have a dedicated lounge?
    It is where first class passengers wait apart from standard waiting area.
  • If someone is Jewish, what kind of diet could they usually prefer?
    Kosher
  • If we do not understand the passenger, what can we do? Give an example.
    "I didn't catch that. I am sorry. Can you repeat please?" etc.