AA Flight Attendant Airline Terms – Questions With
Applicable Solutions
AFT Correct Answer - Rear (back) of the aircraft
Aisle Correct Answer - A walkway through the center of the aircraft. An
aircraft will have either one or two aisles
APU Correct Answer - AuxilaryPower Unit. The APU provides ground
power to the aircraft when the engines are not running. It is mainly used
when the aircraft is parked at the gate
Arm, Arming (arm or arming the exit) Correct Answer - "Arming" or "to
arm" is the process of attaching the evacuation slide to the A/c floor at
departure. When the door is opened in the amed mode, the slide will delploy
and inflate.
Barrier Strape Correct Answer - A red fabric seatbelt attached across the
aisle behind the last row of seats in the main cabin of the Super 80 aircraft
used to give a flight attendant space to open the AFT door in the event of an
evacuation.
Bid (or, bidding) Correct Answer - The process of submitting your
request for the following month's work schedule.
Bid Packet Correct Answer - The packet produced by Crew Planning
containing schedules and information for the next month. Flight Attendants
use the bid packet when bidding.
Bulkhead Correct Answer - Partition wall used to divide an aircraft into
separate cabins, and to separate galleys and lavatories from customers.
Bulk-packed Correct Answer - Refers to catering supplies packed in
volume, rather than individual packed
Business Class (BC) Correct Answer - A cabin area on some aircraft
providing more cabin features and enhancements than the Main Cabin. May
, also be the highest level of service if First Class is not available in a particular
market.
Cabin Correct Answer - The aircraft interior, including customer seating
area, luggage storage, galleys and lavatories
Cabin Service Barrier Strap Correct Answer - A nylon strap that is
attached to each side of the aircraft door. This strap reminds personnel the
exit is unsafe for use
Catering Papers Correct Answer - A printed list of all food service
related inventory that's provided for a flight. This list is left by the caterer
when the food and beverage supplies are delivered.
CC/SS
(CC= Coat Closet/ SS= Storage Space) Correct Answer - The two separate
codes used to identify different compartments used for storage on the aircraft
Checking Catering Correct Answer - The process of verifying the
contents of what has been placed in the galley compartments and carts,
against what is printed on the catering papers.
Cocktail/ Beverage Cart Correct Answer - Cart which contains supplies
such as ice, soda, milk, water, liquor miniatures, beer, and wine for a
cocktail/beverage service.
Concierge(門房) Key Correct Answer - The Concierge Key Program is an
exclusive program that American Airlines has for its very top customers. It is
by invitation only.
Compliance Check Correct Answer - Flight Attendant verification that
customers are adhering to safety regulations, i.e., seatbelts fastened, luggage
stowed, seatbacks foward, etc
Departure Dependability Briefing (DDB) Correct Answer - Preflight
meeting between the Flight Attendant #1 and the gate agent to exchange
information regarding the flight and ensure a smooth customer boarding
process
Applicable Solutions
AFT Correct Answer - Rear (back) of the aircraft
Aisle Correct Answer - A walkway through the center of the aircraft. An
aircraft will have either one or two aisles
APU Correct Answer - AuxilaryPower Unit. The APU provides ground
power to the aircraft when the engines are not running. It is mainly used
when the aircraft is parked at the gate
Arm, Arming (arm or arming the exit) Correct Answer - "Arming" or "to
arm" is the process of attaching the evacuation slide to the A/c floor at
departure. When the door is opened in the amed mode, the slide will delploy
and inflate.
Barrier Strape Correct Answer - A red fabric seatbelt attached across the
aisle behind the last row of seats in the main cabin of the Super 80 aircraft
used to give a flight attendant space to open the AFT door in the event of an
evacuation.
Bid (or, bidding) Correct Answer - The process of submitting your
request for the following month's work schedule.
Bid Packet Correct Answer - The packet produced by Crew Planning
containing schedules and information for the next month. Flight Attendants
use the bid packet when bidding.
Bulkhead Correct Answer - Partition wall used to divide an aircraft into
separate cabins, and to separate galleys and lavatories from customers.
Bulk-packed Correct Answer - Refers to catering supplies packed in
volume, rather than individual packed
Business Class (BC) Correct Answer - A cabin area on some aircraft
providing more cabin features and enhancements than the Main Cabin. May
, also be the highest level of service if First Class is not available in a particular
market.
Cabin Correct Answer - The aircraft interior, including customer seating
area, luggage storage, galleys and lavatories
Cabin Service Barrier Strap Correct Answer - A nylon strap that is
attached to each side of the aircraft door. This strap reminds personnel the
exit is unsafe for use
Catering Papers Correct Answer - A printed list of all food service
related inventory that's provided for a flight. This list is left by the caterer
when the food and beverage supplies are delivered.
CC/SS
(CC= Coat Closet/ SS= Storage Space) Correct Answer - The two separate
codes used to identify different compartments used for storage on the aircraft
Checking Catering Correct Answer - The process of verifying the
contents of what has been placed in the galley compartments and carts,
against what is printed on the catering papers.
Cocktail/ Beverage Cart Correct Answer - Cart which contains supplies
such as ice, soda, milk, water, liquor miniatures, beer, and wine for a
cocktail/beverage service.
Concierge(門房) Key Correct Answer - The Concierge Key Program is an
exclusive program that American Airlines has for its very top customers. It is
by invitation only.
Compliance Check Correct Answer - Flight Attendant verification that
customers are adhering to safety regulations, i.e., seatbelts fastened, luggage
stowed, seatbacks foward, etc
Departure Dependability Briefing (DDB) Correct Answer - Preflight
meeting between the Flight Attendant #1 and the gate agent to exchange
information regarding the flight and ensure a smooth customer boarding
process
