Airline Terminology Flashcards
ABP
Able-bodied person – passengers who are selected to assist an airline crew during an
emergency.
Aft
Toward the rear of the aircraft (a/c).
Aft Left
Refers to the left rear section of the a/c.
Atf right
– Refers to the right rear section of the a/
All-nighter -Red-eye
– A flight, typically from the West Coast
that departs late in the evening and flies eastbound all night to
the destination airport.
AED
Automated External Defibrillator-–- A medical device
carried on an aircraft that allows flight attendants to treat victims
of cardiac arrest.
APU
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) – a device on a vehicle that
provides energy for functions other than propulsion.
ATC
Air Traffic Control (ATC)- service provided by groundbased air traffic controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and through controlled airspace
Base or domicile
The city and associated airport a flight attendant is assigned to. The
domicile is where all trips begin and end.
0.Beverage Cart
– A heavy, wheeled cart onboard an aircraft, which
flight attendants use for beverage and meal service. Also called a
“meal cart.” Collapses for quick stowage in the galley area.
BIDDING OR BID
The process of choosing a work schedule on a
seniority basis.
block-to-block
The actual time an a/c leaves the blocks and pushes back from the gate to
the time it arrives (and is blocked in) at the gate of the destination.
Bulkhead
A wall or partition dividing the customer cabin into
sections
Cabin
the section of an aircraft in which passengers travel
.Captain (CAPT
The Pilot in command
Catering
The food service company responsible for providing the
meals and food equipment.
Check-in or show-time –
The time an FA reports for duty prior to an assigned trip
Charter Flight
A flight which does not operate on a regular published schedule; may operate
for individual groups or through a tour operator.
Coach
– The largest and normally most basic class of service on an aircraft. Some aircraft
have only a coach class of service, while on others, coach may be a part of a 2 or 3 class
configuration.
Comat
– Company materials which are shipped onboard an aircraft
Configuration
The arrangement of seats, bulkheads, compartments and exits in the interior
of an a/c.
Crash Pad
Term used by commuters to refer to their “home away from home.” Also referred
to as a “Commuter Apartment.” Usually shared by several commuters to reduce costs.
Crew Complement
The number of working crewmembers required to work any given flight;
one fa is required per 50 seats.
Crew Scheduling
– An office whose personnel is charged with assigning and tracking all flight
crews.
