Flight Attendant Terms

Horizon Airlines FA terms to memorize.

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Buy On Board (BOB)
Buy on board sales, includes food and hard ETOH. Credit or debit accepted. Additional revenue.
On-Line Station
Cities that are served on a regularly scheduled basis.
Public Announcement
The public address system on board an aircraft; or the announcements given to passengers using the PA system
Walk Around
The exterior inspection of the aircraft by a flight crewmember during preflight and after landing.
Weight & Balance
The placement of passengers and baggage to keep the aircraft balance.
Carry-Out Cart
A covered cart labeled "A la Cart," where passengers can drop their baggage off during boarding and then pick-up immediately upon exiting the aircraft.
Preflight
To check, test and prepare for use of an aircraft, engine, or other piece of equipment prior to flight.
Critical Phase of the Flight
All ground operations including taxi, take off, and landing and other operations that are conducted below 10,000 feet
Ramp/Tarmac
The area in front of the terminal where the aircraft is parked
Unaccompanied Minor (UM)
A child between the ages of 5-12 that is flying alone.
Captain (CA)
The pilot responsible for all the crewmembers and passengers who sits on the left side.
Carrier
A company involved in the transportation of people.
Trip Pairing
A series of flights that when grouped together make a flight sequence.
Cabin Altitude
Simulated altitude (pressurization) maintained in the cabin of an aircraft.
Ballast
Adding more weight to keep the aircraft balanced.