Useful English Vocabulary/ Phrases at the Airport

                                         Useful English Vocabulary/ Phrases at the Airport

Control tower, runway,   book a flight, passenger, suitcase, hand luggage , label, restrooms, flight number, gate, miss my flight, get on the plane, take off ≠ land, wing, cockpit, overhead compartment, oxygen mask, life vest, seat, aisle, emergency exit, fasten your seat belts, flight attendants, steward/ess,  (co)pilot, escalator, time difference , time zones , boarding time , departure time

1) Buying a ticket → at the reservations desk

-  I'd like to reserve two seats to New York.

-  Will that be one way or round trip?

-  How much is a round trip ticket?

-  It's $819. Will you pay by check or by credit card?

-  Here's my Visa Card. Can we get an aisle seat please?

-  You can choose your seat when you check in.

I'd like a ticket to London, please.

Single or return?

Return. How much is it?

That's £150.00 business class, or £65.00 budget.

Budget then thanks. Can I have a window / aisle seat, please? 

Yes, certainly

2) Checking In   → 1. ticket counter 2. ticket agent 3. arrival and departure monitor

-  Can I see your ticket and passport, please?                                      

-  Here they are. Can we get one seat near the aisle?

-  Yes, that's no problem. You're in seats 27B and 27C.

-  Thanks. Where do we go next?

-  Go to Gate A8, straight ahead then turn left.

Security:   → 4. security checkpoint 5. security guard 6. X-ray machine 7. metal detector 8. body check

The Gate :→ 9. check-in counter 10. boarding pass  11. gate  12. waiting area  13. concession stand/ snack bar 14. gift shop  15. duty-free shop

Baggage Claim → 16. Baggage /luggage reclaim (area) 17. baggage carousel  18. suitcase    19.luggage carrier 20. garment bag  21. Baggage   22. porter/skycap   23. (baggage) claim check

Customs and Immigration → 24. customs officer  25 customs declaration form  26. immigration
27. immigration officer  28. Passport  29. visa

3) On the Airplane

-  Would you like something to drink?

-  Could I have Coke with no ice?

-  Here you are. Please fill out this form before the plane lands.

-  What is this form for?

-  It's a Customs and Immigration form. You will use that in the airport before you can enter the country.

4) The Arrival

-  Thank you for flying East West Airlines!

-  I had a good trip. Thanks for your help.

-  It was our pleasure and we hope to see you again.

5) Getting through Customs

-  Do you have anything to declare?

-  I just have one bottle of wine. It's a gift for my friend.

-  How much wine is in the bottle?

-  It contains 750ml.

-  That's fine. Have a nice stay.

6) Getting your luggage

-  At which carrousel will our luggage be?

-  At number 5, over there.

-  Great! I'll get a cart right away.

-  Be sure you have your luggage ticket.

-  Yes, it's right here attached to my plane ticket.

7) Going through Immigration

- What's in the small bag?

-  I have a laptop computer and some books.

-  Could you open it please and turn on your computer.

- Sure. It will take a few moments to boot up.

-  Okay, everything seems okay. You can go.

8) Get out!

-  Excuse me, where can I get a taxi?

-  Go down to the end of the hall and the taxis are waiting just outside.

-  Thank you!

Checking in at the airport - Conversation
Clerk:	Good Morning.
Mr S :	Is this the right desk? My flight is BA123.
Clerk:	Yes, that's right. I need your passport and your ticket, please.
Mr S:	There you go.
Clerk:	Thank you. Do you have any luggage to check in Mr Smith?
Mr S:	Yes, these two suitcases.
Clerk:	Could you put them on the conveyor belt, please.
Mr S:	Sure. I don't think they are over.
Clerk:	No. That's fine. Would you like a window or an aisle seat?
Mr S:	A window seat, please.
Clerk:	... Here are your luggage tags and your boarding card. Your seat is 36B.
Mr S:	Thank you. What is the boarding time?
Clerk:	The plane is boarding in 30 minutes. You leave from Gate 15. Have a good flight.
Mr S:	Thank you. Goodbye.

Questions about flying

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•                                  Is there a flight to London, please?

•                                  Is it a direct flight, or do I have to change               planes?

•                                  Do they serve food?

•                                  What terminal does it leave from?

•                                  Is there an airport bus?

•                                  Can I have a window/aisle seat?

•                                  What time do I have to check in?

•                                  What time does it take off?

•                                  What time does it land?

•                                  How long is the flight?

Questions about trains / buses •                                  Could you tell me the time of the next train / bus to Cardiff, please? •                                  Is it an express train / bus, or do I have to change trains / buses? •                                  Is there a buffet car? •                                  What platform / stop does it leave from? •                                  What time does it depart? •                                  What time does it arrive? •                                  How long is the journey? •                                    •

Buying a train ticket •                                  I'd like a ticket to London, please. •                                                          Single or return? •                                  Return. How much is the fare? •                                                          That's £150.00 peak time, or if you travel off-peak between 10am and 3pm it's only £65.00. •                                  I'll travel off-peak then thanks. Can I reserve a seat? •                                                         Yes, but it's an extra £5.00.