TRAVELLING BY Plane

TASK 25. Study the vocabulary given below and translate it into your mother tongue. Make sure you know the pronunciation of all the new words.

	an air hostess = a flight attendant
	an air traffic control
	an aircraft (pl. aircraft)
	an airline
	an airline counter
	an aisle seat /а window seat
	an animal in hold
	an armrest
	an announcement
	an arrival · arrivals are delayed · arrivals are on schedule · arrival time/departure time
	baggage (AmE) = luggage (BrE) · to check in the luggage · to weigh the luggage · checked/ registered luggage (baggage) · excess luggage/ baggage · excess baggage charge · luggage tags · ‘Lost luggage’ office
	baggage/ luggage allowance
	baggage carousel [ˌkærə'sel] (AmE) / luggage conveyor belt (BrE) –
	baggage/ luggage claim
	baggage/ luggage compartment
	a boarding pass
	bumpy · a bumpy flight · a bumpy landing
	a cabin
	carry-on luggage (AmE) = hand luggage (BrE)
	a check-in desk
	a cockpit
	a connecting flight
	a control tower
	a co-pilot
	a crew
	customs · а customs declaration
	a customs official
	a courtesy telephone
	a flight · а flight number · a direct flight = a non-stop flight · a domestic/ local flight · an international flight · to change the flight
	duty free
	an emergency exit
	an emergency landing
	a first-class/business section
	final destination
	food voucher
	а gate
	а hotel stay
	an immigration official
	an in-flight manual
	jet lag
	а life vest
	а meal tray
	а middle seat
	overbooking
	an oxygen-mask
	an overhead compartment/locker
	the lost-and-found office
	a lounge [laʊndʒ] · a passengers lounge · an arrival lounge · a departure lounge
	а restroom = а lavatory = a bathroom = Gents = Ladies
	a runway
	a seat belt · to fasten the seat belt
	a shuttle bus
	a round trip
	a stopover
	a take-off
	a timetable
	to board the plane · boarding · the flight is now boarding
	to disembark
	to put out the cigarette
	а trolley
	an Х-ray machine
	a taxi stand/a taxi rink
	a long-haul destination / a short-haul destination

TASK 26. Fill in the gaps with words and expressions from the Vocabulary task.

1. Hi, where's the check-in _______ for American Airlines? – It’s not here. That's in terminal 2, and this is terminal 1.

2. Is there a _______ that goes between terminals? - Yes, there's one right in front here. – Next to the taxi _______? - Yes, that's right.

3. How much time before my flight should I _______? - If you're on an _______ flight, I believe you have to _______ 3 hours before your flight. - And for _______ flights? - On those flights you have to do it an hour and a half before the flight.

4. Would you like a(n) _______ seat? – No, I’d like a(n) _______ seat, I don’t like to disturb my neighbours if I have to stand up and _______ my legs. - Here's your ticket and __________. You're in 33B. It's a no smoking seat.

5. One of your bags is overweight. I'm going to have to charge you for the _______. - I see. How much do I have to pay? And can I pay by credit card?

6. Are there any direct _______ to Dallas? - No, you'll have to _______ either in Chicago or Kansas City.

7. Is this the _______ for flight 234 to Madrid? - It was. But it has been changed to 44D. Hurry up; your flight is now _______.

8. How much _______ am I allowed? - You can bring one small bag on the plane with you.

9. Could I get another _______, please? I am a little cold. – Would you like a _______ as well? – No, thanks, I am fine.

10. Excuse me, would it be possible to _______ seats with someone? My wife and I would like to sit together. - Certainly, sir. For now, please take your seat, and once the plane _______, I'll help you with that. - Thank you. Could you help me put this bag in the _______ compartment?

11. I'm sorry, I think you're in my seat. - Oh, let me check my boarding _______. Yes, I'm sorry, my mistake.

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