AIR TRAVEL 24/12/25

airport /ˈeə.pɔːt/ The airport is very crowded today.

n A place where aircraft regularly take off and land

boarding card /ˈbɔː.dɪŋ ˌkɑːd/ Please show your boarding card at the gate.

n A printed or electronic card that allows a passenger to board a plane

check-in desk /ˈtʃek.ɪn ˌdesk/ Go to the check-in desk to drop your baggage.

n A counter where passengers check in and leave luggage

gate /ɡeɪt/ Our flight is boarding at gate 12.

n The area where passengers board their flight

departures board /dɪˈpɑː.tʃəz ˌbɔːd/ Check the departures board for updates.

n A board showing flight departure times and gates

plane /pleɪn/ The plane took off on time.

n A vehicle that flies people or goods through the air

seat belt /ˈsiːt ˌbelt/ Fasten your seat belt during take-off.

n A belt that keeps passengers safe in a vehicle

fasten /ˈfɑː.sən/ Please fasten your seat belt.

v To close or fix something firmly

meal /miːl/ A hot meal is served on the flight.

n Food eaten at a particular time of day

water /ˈwɔː.tər/ Can I have some water, please?

n A clear liquid that people drink

grab /ɡræb/ I grabbed my bag and left.

v To take something quickly

duty-free /ˌdjuː.ti ˈfriː/ She bought perfume at the duty-free shop.

adj Sold without tax

baggage /ˈbæɡ.ɪdʒ/ Your baggage will be checked.

n Bags or suitcases for travelling

stow /stəʊ/ Stow your bag under the seat.

v To put something away

overhead locker /ˌəʊ.və.hed ˈlɒk.ər/ Put your bag in the overhead locker.

n Storage space above airplane seats