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Purser

Meaning in aviation, with examples

/ˈpɜːrsər/nounCommon term

In aviation, purser means: The senior cabin crew member who leads the cabin team on a flight and is the main link between the cabin and the cockpit.

In Turkish: kabin amiri, purser

How it is used

Airlines use different titles: purser, chief purser, cabin manager, senior cabin crew member (SCCM) or in-charge. The purser leads the cabin briefing, reports 'cabin secure' to the cockpit and coordinates the crew in emergencies.

Example sentences

  1. The purser told the captain that the cabin was secure for takeoff.

  2. Any problem with a passenger should be reported to the purser first.

Common collocations

  • chief purser
  • the purser's briefing
  • inform the purser
  • purser's station
  • cabin crewThe team of trained staff who look after the safety and comfort of passengers in the cabin during a flight.
  • briefingA short meeting or explanation before a task, in which the crew shares information about the flight, the route, the weather, roles and possible risks.
  • boardingThe process of passengers getting on an aircraft, from the first call at the gate until the doors are closed.
  • galleyThe kitchen area of an aircraft, where cabin crew store, heat and prepare food and drinks. Larger aircraft have several galleys.

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