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Nouns.
- aircraft an airplane, helicopter, or other machine capable of flight.
- airline (plural: airlines) an airplane, helicopter, or other machine capable of flight.
- airline lounge (plural: airline lounges) designated areas within an airport where certain travelers can enjoy benefits and comforts the exceed a typical airport terminal.
- airport (plural: airports) a facility for the landing, takeoff, shelter, supply, and repair of aircraft, especially one used for transporting passengers and cargo at regularly scheduled times.
- arrival (plural: arrivals) the act of arriving at a certain place.
- baggage reclaim area an area where arriving passengers claim checked-in baggage after disembarking from an airline flight.
- boarding pass (passes) a pass that authorizes a passenger to board an aircraft.
- boarding time when you get to go from the terminal to the plane.
- business class a class of passenger accommodations on a commercial airplane or other conveyance that is intermediate in expense and service between first and coach class, typically offering more space than coach class and less luxurious service than first class.
- carousel (plural: carousels) a moving belt from which you collect your bags at an airport.
- cargo goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle; freight.
- carry-on bag (plural: bags) a piece of luggage you can bring onto the airplane with you. It’s typically a small suitcase or backpack that fits in the overhead bin.
- control tower (plural: towers) a tower at an airfield from which controllers monitor air traffic visually and by radar and use radio to direct traffic.
- conveyor belt (plural: belts) an endless, moving belt carrying articles from one place to another as in an airport.
- delay (plural: delays) postponement; putting off to a later time.
- departure (plural: departures) the action of leaving, especially to start a journey.
- domestic flight (plural: flights) a type of commercial flight that takes place entirely within the borders of a single country.
- duty free shopping shopping without paying duties or taxes.
- economy class a low-priced class of travel accommodations, especially on an airplane.
- first class the most luxurious and most expensive class of accommodations on a commercial airplane, train, passenger ship.
- flight attendant (plural: attendants) a person who assists passengers in an aircraft.
- flight crew the personnel on an aircraft during a flight, especially the pilots and flight attendants on an airline.
- gate (plural: gates) the area where passengers board to the aircraft. Gates generally have seats, a gate to enter the runway, jet bridge (for passengers to get into the aircraft) and the boarding desk.
- immigration and passport control the area in an airport where passports are checked.
- international flight (plural: flights) flights to a different country.
- last call final call for leaving after which you cannot board.
- layover (plural: layovers) a broad term that means any connection between flights.
- long haul flight (plural: flights) any flight longer than seven hours.
- luggage suitcases, trunks, etc, containing personal belongings for a journey; baggage.
- one way ticket (plural: tickets) a a ticket that allows a passenger to travel only to their destination, without returning.
- overhead rack (plural: racks) overhead compartments are primarily for carry-ons that don’t fit under the seat.
- oversized-baggage a piece of luggage or an item that exceeds the standard baggage weight and size set by the airline.
- pilot (plural: pilots) a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.
- porter (plural: porters)/ baggage handler (plural: handlers) a person who loads, unloads and carries baggage such as suitcases.
- priority boarding service that can be added to your booking, allowing you to be among the first to board and guaranteeing that your hand luggage will travel with you in the cabin.
- reservation (plural: reservations) an arrangement by which seats are secured in advance, as on an airplane.
- return ticket (plural: tickets) round-trip tickets for flights from and back to the same location of origin.
- runway (plural: runways) a defined rectangular area of an airfield, prepared for the landing and takeoff run of aircraft along its length.
- safety instructions a pre-flight demonstration, in-flight safety briefing safety video is a detailed explanation given before take-off to airline passengers about the safety features of the aircraft they are aboard.
- security the techniques and methods used in an attempt to protect passengers, staff, aircraft, and airport property from malicious harm, crime, terrorism, and other threats.
- short-haul flight (plural: flights) any direct or non-stop flight that flies anywhere under 3 hours.
- stopover (plural: stopovers) a stay on an international flight that lasts longer than 24 hours.
- suitcase (plural: suitcases) a usually rectangular piece of luggage for carrying clothing.
- terminal (plural: terminals) a building in an airport or in a place near an airport where aircraft passengers go before their flight leaves or from which they leave after their flight has arrived.
- travel agent (plural: agents) someone who sells or arranges trips or tours for customers.
- trolley (plural: trolleys) a cart pushed by travelers to carry individual luggage, mostly suitcases.
Verbs.
- to board to enter or go aboard.
- to upgrade a situation, where a passenger on an originally a lower class ticket travels in a higher class of travel.
Adjectives.
- fragile easily broken, damaged, or destroyed.
Expressions
- on time at the arranged or correct time.
VISUAL VOCABULARY
- Let’s visit some airports in the United States
- Let’s visit some airports in Canada
- Let’s visit some airports in the United Kingdom
- Let’s visit some airports in Ireland
- Let’s visit some airports in Australia
- Let’s visit some airports in New Zealand
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