English Conversation - ON AN AIR FLIGHT

English Conversation

ON AN AIR FLIGHT

Ranjan is about to board air flight BA 201 to Calcutta. The airport bus draws up near the aircraft.

Airhostess Namaskar. May I see your flight boarding card sir?

Your aircraft seat is C 14. That is the window seat in the third row.

Ranjan Thank you. Where do I keep this brief case?

Airhostess Please place it on the rack above your seat. But if this one is not too big. so you can keep it with you.

The stairway rolls away and the door of the aircraft is shut. The aircraft engines start up. An air hostess comes with a tray.

Air hostess would you like a sweet or some supari and elachi sir? There is a freshener napkin as well.

Ranjan (To his neighbour). What is it that you have asked for?

Passenger I asked for some cotton wool. I don’t like the noise of the take-off and I plug my ears with cotton wool.

Air hostess on the P.A. system on the aircraft.

Air hostess Good evening ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of Bharat Airlines, the captain and the crew, I welcome you aboard flight 201 to Calcutta. The distance of 1200 miles will be covered in approximately two hours. We will be flying at an altitude of 36,000. above sea level. You captain is Mr. Chandra Shekhar. Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seat belts, refrain from smoking and keep your seats in an upright position during take-off . Those in possession of transistor radios are requested not to use them during the flight. Photography is strictly prohibited. Refreshments will be served during the flight. I f you require anything, please press the button over your head. We hope you have a comfortable flight. Thank you.

Passenger Excuse me Miss. Could you please get me a blanket and a pillow?

Air hostess Here you Sir.

Ranjan Could I have something to read Miss?

Air hostess Certainly. Here is copy of the Times of India?

The Air hostesses sit down for the take-off. The plane taxi es on to the runway, gathers speed and runs at a fast pace till it is airborne. It climbs for few minutes and then becomes steady. The”No smoking” and “Fasten your seat belts” signs go off..

Passenger This appears to be your first journey by air. I f you feel sick, please use a bag which is kept in this big pocket.

Ranjan Thank you sir. Very helpful of you. Though I hope that I do not feel sick and what is this thing?

Passenger This is a little folding tray. When the air hostess comes along with your dinner tray, you open this little table out like this. See that?

Ranjan And what are these knobs on arms of the seat?

Passenger If you press this button, your seat slides back into a more relaxed position. The other one is an ashtray; you can open your seat belt now, young man.

Ranjan Is there a toilet anywhere?

Passenger Yes there are two toilets at the far end of the plane.

Voice on P.A

System According to international regulation a demonstration of how to use the oxygen mask above each of your seats and if required it will drop automatically. Please extinguish your cigarettes and breathe into the mask. This is only a precaution.

Air hostess (Pushing a big trolley containing trays of packed food along the aisle). Are you a vegetarian or a non-veg.sir?

Ranjan A non-vegetarian, thank you.

Passenger The food served on flight is very neatly packed, isn’t it?

Ranjan And so cleverly done too. The tray, bowls and cutlery are all made of plastic. Even sugar and salt are provided. Very carefully planned, I must say.

Air hostess Will you have tea or coffee, sir?

Ranjan coffee please.

Air hostess With milk?

Ranjan Yes, please. Thank you.

Voice on P.A System Good evening ladies and gentlemen. This is your captain. We are flying at an altitude of 30,000 ft and the outside temperature is below freezing point. we are just passing over the city of Lucknow. We hope to land at Calcutta airport in less than an hour. I hope you have a pleasant flight. Thank you.

Passenger That was a hearty meal, wasn’t it?

Now, I think I’ll relax a bit.

Ranjan And I‘ll look through to-day’s paper.

An hour later the aircraft starts descending.

Voice on P.A System We are now arriving at DumDumAirport please fasten your seat belts and extinguish your cigarettes. Thank you.

Passenger Well, here we are. Did you enjoy your flight?

Ranjan Yes, it was indeed a thrilling experience.

Voice on P.A. System we have arrived at DumDum Airport. Please keep sitting till the aircraft comes to a complete halt. The outside temperature is 40 centigrade. We hope you have enjoyed your flight and we look forward to flying with you again. Thank you.

The aircraft stops and the passengers file out of the plane.