Safety & Service: Terminology Flashcards
AFT
Rear most section of aircraft.
AFT Galley
Economy Plus and Economy Galley
Below the Wing
All operations and activities that occur on the ground like fueling the aircraft, loading and unloading baggage, wing walking, etc.
Bulkhead
A term used to define any dividing wall in the aircraft.
Cabin
The interior of the aircraft where the customers are seated.
Charter Flights
Flights that are operating with a sports team or group that have exclusive use of the aircraft and are isolated from the general public.
Choice Menu
Snacks and meals available for sale in economy plus an economy service.
Core4 Service Standards
Core4 service standards are standards that shape how we interact with our customers and each other. Safe, caring, dependable and efficient. Core 4 serves as our framework for the way we make decisions.
Customers
The passengers traveling are always referred to as customers. FAs always need to be aware of our customers and their needs.
Deplane
Term used to indicate customers leaving or exiting the aircraft.
Doghouse
A small compartment on the aircraft cabin used to stow equipment.
Domicile/ Base
Geographic area designated by United where FAs are based.
Economy Plus
Economy Plus seats are located in the economy cabin. These seats have extra legroom.
Eco-skies
As part of United corporate commitment to protecting the environment, we recycle aluminum cans, plastic bottles, newspapers, magazines, and menus on all flights worldwide.
Express Dining
Customer may not want to eat during the main meal service and request to a later time.
Ferry Flights
The transfer of an aircraft from one point to another, without customers.
Final Descent
Final cabin preparation prior to landing.
Fuselage
The body of the aircraft to which the wings and tail are attached to.
Galley
The kitchen area on board the aircraft were meals and beverages is prepared.
Galley Packing Diagram
Galley packing diagram provides a map of where everything is located in the galley.
Gate
Area where customers check in and wait before boarding the aircraft.
Hemispheres Magazine
It is a monthly in-flight magazine. Hemisphere is found on United and United Express flights in the seat back pockets.
Hub
A large airport where an airline connects customers. United operates hubs in
-Cleveland, Ohio (CLE)
- Denver, Colorado (DEN)
-Newark, New Jersey (EWR)
-Guam (GUM)
-Washington, D.C (IAD)
-Houston, Texas (IAH)
-Los Angeles, California (LAX)
-San Francisco, California (SFO)