Airline Terminologies Flashcards
AFT or Rear
Back of the aircraft
FWD or Forward
Front of the aircraft
Fuselage
Body or framework of the aircraft
Bulkhead
Partition walls between cabins
Galley
The airline ¨kitchen¨
Stowage
Container or designated area in the galley or cabin to secure baggage, service items or equipments
Embark
To board the aircraft
Disembark
To leave the aircraft
Amenities
Items for customer use, e.g. Tissue, soap, night kits, etc.
Atlas drawer
A drawer used for storage of dry items in the atlas box.
Atlas box
A storage box in the galley that contains items and imperishable food items. It holds two atlas drawers.
Dry stores
Food items such as coffee, cheese, biscuits, etc. Loaded in atlas box inside the standard containers.
Pillow pack
A pack used to brew coffee in the coffee maker.
Meal cart
A service cart containing pre-set meals.
Beverage cart
A service carts with drawers containing softdrinks and juice.
Bar cart
A service cart with a drawer containing alcohol.
Bi-class
A two-class cabin e.g business class and economy class.
Tri-class
A three-class cabin aircraft e.g first class, business class and economy class.
FC
First Class
JC
Business Class
YC
Economy Class
SH
Short Haul Flight (a flight duration up to 1 hour and 30 mins.)
MH
Medium Haul Flight (a flight duration of 1 hour and 30 mins to 5 hours)
LH
Long Haul Flight (a flight duration from 5 hours to 10 hours and 40 mins.)
