The pilot says several things before landing, primarily focusing on safety and preparation for both passengers and crew.
According to the reference, one announcement a pilot (specifically, the Captain) might make before landing is to alert the cabin crew:
- "Flight attendants, prepare for landing please."
- "Cabin crew, please take your seats for landing."
This announcement is sometimes accompanied by blinking the "No Smoking" sign. Flight attendants may then follow up with their own announcements to the passengers.
Therefore, while pilots communicate with air traffic control using specific aviation terminology not outlined in the reference, their communication within the aircraft before landing often includes the phrases above, aimed at preparing the flight attendants for the upcoming landing.
