airport A place where passenger flights arrive and depart. ˈerpɔrt terminal A passenger building at an airport. ˈtɝmənəl flight A journey made by aircraft. flaɪt airline A company that operates passenger flights. ˈerlaɪn passenger A person travelling on an aircraft. ˈpæsəndʒɚ passport An official document used for international travel. ˈpæspɔrt ticket A document or electronic record proving the right to travel. ˈtɪkət boarding pass A document that allows a passenger to board a particular flight. online check-in The process of confirming a flight through a website or app before arriving. check-in desk A counter where passengers check in and hand over checked bags. bag drop A counter or machine where checked bags are handed over after check-in. check a bag To give a bag to the airline for transport in the aircraft hold. checked bag A bag transported in the aircraft hold rather than the cabin. carry-on bag A small bag that a passenger takes into the aircraft cabin. suitcase A rectangular travel case for clothes and personal belongings. ˈsutkeɪs backpack A bag carried on the back with shoulder straps. ˈbækˌpæk baggage tag A label that identifies a checked bag and its destination. gate The airport area where passengers wait to board a flight. ɡeɪt gate number The number or code identifying a boarding gate. boarding The process of passengers entering an aircraft. ˈbɔrdɪŋ boarding time The time when passengers are expected to start entering the aircraft. final call The last announcement asking remaining passengers to go to the gate. security check An airport inspection of passengers and their belongings before departure. passport control The place where border officers inspect travel documents. immigration The border process where an officer checks a traveller's right to enter. ˌɪməˈɡreɪʃən customs The border service that checks goods entering or leaving a country. ˈkʌstəmz baggage claim The airport area where arriving passengers collect checked bags. baggage carousel A moving belt that delivers checked bags to arriving passengers. seat A numbered place assigned to a passenger on an aircraft. sit aisle seat A seat next to the passage through an aircraft cabin. window seat A seat beside an aircraft window. economy class The standard and usually least expensive passenger cabin class. business class A premium cabin class with more space and services than economy. flight number The letters and numbers used to identify a scheduled flight. departure time The scheduled time when a flight is due to leave. destination The place to which a passenger or flight is travelling. ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən connecting flight A second flight used to continue a journey to the final destination. Here you are A 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 in A 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 to A simple phrase used before naming your flight destination. 