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AA Flight Attendant Airline Terms ExamAFT - Answers -Rear (back) of the aircraft
Aisle - Answers -A walkway through the center of the aircraft. An aircraft will have either
one or two aisles
APU - Answers -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) - Answers -"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 - Answers -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) - Answers -The process of submitting your request for the following
month's work schedule.
Bid Packet - Answers -The packet produced by Crew Planning containing schedules
and information for the next month. Flight Attendants use the bid packet when bidding.
Bulkhead - Answers -Partition wall used to divide an aircraft into separate cabins, and to
separate galleys and lavatories from customers.
Bulk-packed - Answers -Refers to catering supplies packed in volume, rather than
individual packed
Business Class (BC) - Answers -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 - Answers -The aircraft interior, including customer seating area, luggage
storage, galleys and lavatories
Cabin Service Barrier Strap - Answers -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 - Answers -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) - Answers -The two separate codes used to
identify different compartments used for storage on the aircraft
Checking Catering - Answers -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 - Answers -Cart which contains supplies such as ice, soda,
milk, water, liquor miniatures, beer, and wine for a cocktail/beverage service.
Concierge(門房) Key - Answers -The Concierge Key Program is an exclusive program
that American Airlines has for its very top customers. It is by invitation only.
Compliance Check - Answers -Flight Attendant verification that customers are adhering
to safety regulations, i.e., seatbelts fastened, luggage stowed, seatbacks foward, etc
Departure Dependability Briefing (DDB) - Answers -Preflight meeting between the Flight
Attendant #1 and the gate agent to exchange information regarding the flight and
ensure a smooth customer boarding process
Disarm, Disarming and Disarmed - Answers -The process of releasing the evacuation
slide from the A/C floor brackets upon arrival. When the exit is in the "disarmed" mode,
the escape slide will "not" deploy automatically when the door is open
Doghouse - Answers -An enclosed storage area onboard the aircraft that is often used
to store supplies and emergency equipment
Door Handle - Answers -A large door-mounted handle that is used to open or close a
door from the inside of the aircraft
Exit Row Seating - Answers -Seats in which a customer can go directly to an exit
without entering an aisle
Enhanced Gate Reader (EGR) - Answers -An electronic machine used by the gate
agent to scan boarding passes during customer boarding
FA - Answers -Abbreviation for "Flight Attendant"
FA Crew Base - Answers -An operational city within the AA network assigned to FAs, as
a point of origin and termination for all trips
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