Travel & Airport English vocabulary · Boarding & On the Plane

Air sickness bag

Meaning in travel & airport english, with examples

nounCommon term

In travel & airport english, air sickness bag means: A disposable bag supplied for a passenger who may vomit during a flight.

In Turkish: uçak kusma torbası

How it is used

Ask cabin crew for one if needed; airsickness bag and sick bag are common alternatives.

Example sentences

  1. As the flight became bumpy, I asked for an air sickness bag for my son.

    The object is requested for an immediate passenger comfort need.

  2. The attendant replaced the used air sickness bag and offered us a fresh towel.

    The bag is a disposable item rather than a reusable container.

Common collocations

  • ask for an air sickness bag
  • unused air sickness bag

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