Seat belt extender

How it is used

Ask cabin crew for a suitable extender; compatibility and permitted use are determined by the airline.

Example sentences

1. I asked the flight attendant for a seat belt extender before the safety demonstration.

   The request concerns making the existing belt fit the passenger.

2. The crew member brought a seat belt extender and checked that it was properly attached.

   The extra section connects to the belt rather than replacing the whole restraint.

Common collocations

• request a seat belt extender
• fit a seat belt extender

Related terms

• seat beltA strap fixed to a seat that you fasten across your body to keep you safe in a plane, car or bus.
• flight attendantA member of the cabin crew who looks after passengers' safety and comfort on a plane, serves food and drinks and helps in emergencies.

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• board
• aisle seat
• take off
• land
• overhead bin
• boarding time
• final call
• priority boarding
• turbulence
• jet lag
• bulkhead seat