Travel & Airport English vocabulary · Boarding & On the Plane

Bassinet

Meaning in travel & airport english, with examples

nounCommon term

In travel & airport english, bassinet means: A small basket-like bed for an infant, provided on some aircraft.

In Turkish: bebek sepeti, uçak beşiği

How it is used

Use when requesting infant facilities; availability and suitability depend on the aircraft and airline conditions.

Example sentences

  1. We requested a bassinet when booking, then confirmed its availability with the airline.

    A request for infant equipment may need confirmation before travel.

  2. The crew explained when our baby could use the bassinet during the flight.

    Use of the equipment follows onboard instructions rather than being unrestricted.

Common collocations

  • request a bassinet
  • bassinet availability

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