Anyone who travels enough will experience some very common situations. Whether you’re finding your seat, trying to get your luggage into the overhead, or asking your flight attendant for help, you’ll be glad to know that you’re not alone. We thought you’d benefit from some of these situation. Learn how to express yourself with these helpful English phrases.
Today’s Sentences
- I think you’re in my seat.
- Could I get a beer, please?
- May I get another blanket, please?
- Would it be possible to switch seats?
- Could you help me put my carry-on in the overhead compartment?
01
I think you’re in my seat.
Situation 1
Excuse me, I think you’re in my seat.
Really?
Let me check my ticket.
Sure.
Gosh, you’re right.
Sorry about that.
Situation 2
I think you’re in my seat.
Am I?
Yes, my pass says I’m in A13.
You’re right.
I’m supposed to be in A18.
02
Could I get a beer, please?
Situation 1
Is there anything I can get you?
Could I get a beer, please?
Sure, we’ve got Mountain Clear and Silver Lite.
I’ll have a can of Mountain Clear, please.
Situation 2
Could I get a beer, please?
Of course!
Is there extra charge for alcohol?
No, beer and wine is complimentary.
03
May I get another blanket, please?
Situation 1
What can I get for you?
May I get another blanket, please?
Of course, I’ll be right back with one.
Thank you so much.
Situation 2
May I get another blanket, please?
Of course.
Can I get you another pillow as well?
No, just the blanket is fine.
Thank you.
I’ll be right back with your blanket.
04
Would it be possible to switch seats?
Situation 1
Would it be possible to switch seats?
If we have extra seats you can but I think the plane is full today.
Could you let me know if there is an extra seat available?
Sure.
I’ll let you know.
Situation 2
Could I get a bottle of water, please?
Sure, anything else?
Would it be possible to switch seats?
There are a few empty seats near the restrooms.
Let me double check and I’ll come back to let you know.
05
Could you help me put my carry-on in the overhead compartment?
Situation 1
Are you having trouble there?
Yes, could you help me put my carry-on in the overhead compartment?
Of course!
Thank you so much.
Situation 2
Excuse me, can you help me put my carry-on in the overhead compartment?
Sure.
I can’t seem to get it over the ledge.
The compartment’s full.
I’ll put the carry-on in the next bin.
