At the Airport

97 words and phrases from verified airport dialogues and official guidance on baggage, accessibility, and passenger rights.

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WordTranslationTranscription
airportA place where passenger flights arrive and depart.ˈerpɔrt
terminalA passenger building at an airport.ˈtɝmənəl
flightA journey made by aircraft.flaɪt
airlineA company that operates passenger flights.ˈerlaɪn
passengerA person travelling on an aircraft.ˈpæsəndʒɚ
passportAn official document used for international travel.ˈpæspɔrt
ticketA document or electronic record proving the right to travel.ˈtɪkət
boarding passA document that allows a passenger to board a particular flight.
online check-inThe process of confirming a flight through a website or app before arriving.
check-in deskA counter where passengers check in and hand over checked bags.
bag dropA counter or machine where checked bags are handed over after check-in.
check a bagTo give a bag to the airline for transport in the aircraft hold.
checked bagA bag transported in the aircraft hold rather than the cabin.
carry-on bagA small bag that a passenger takes into the aircraft cabin.
suitcaseA rectangular travel case for clothes and personal belongings.ˈsutkeɪs
backpackA bag carried on the back with shoulder straps.ˈbækˌpæk
baggage tagA label that identifies a checked bag and its destination.
gateThe airport area where passengers wait to board a flight.ɡeɪt
gate numberThe number or code identifying a boarding gate.
boardingThe process of passengers entering an aircraft.ˈbɔrdɪŋ
boarding timeThe time when passengers are expected to start entering the aircraft.
final callThe last announcement asking remaining passengers to go to the gate.
security checkAn airport inspection of passengers and their belongings before departure.
passport controlThe place where border officers inspect travel documents.
immigrationThe border process where an officer checks a traveller's right to enter.ˌɪməˈɡreɪʃən
customsThe border service that checks goods entering or leaving a country.ˈkʌstəmz
baggage claimThe airport area where arriving passengers collect checked bags.
baggage carouselA moving belt that delivers checked bags to arriving passengers.
seatA numbered place assigned to a passenger on an aircraft.sit
aisle seatA seat next to the passage through an aircraft cabin.
window seatA seat beside an aircraft window.
economy classThe standard and usually least expensive passenger cabin class.
business classA premium cabin class with more space and services than economy.
flight numberThe letters and numbers used to identify a scheduled flight.
departure timeThe scheduled time when a flight is due to leave.
destinationThe place to which a passenger or flight is travelling.ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən
connecting flightA second flight used to continue a journey to the final destination.
Here you areA polite expression used when giving something to someone.
Where are you flying today?A check-in question asking for a passenger's destination.
I'd like to check inA polite way to say that you want to complete flight check-in.
Can I see your passport?A polite request from airport staff to inspect a passenger's passport.
Where should I go next?A question asking which step or airport area comes next.
I'm flying toA simple phrase used before naming your flight destination.