Here are some of the phrases you will need when travelling by air and some of the signs you will see at the airport.
Checking in
| I've come to collect my tickets |
| I booked on the internet |
| do you have your booking reference? |
| your passport and ticket, please |
| here's my booking reference |
| where are you flying to? |
| did you pack your bags yourself? |
| has anyone had access to your bags in the meantime? |
| do you have any liquids or sharp objects in your hand baggage? |
| where can I get a trolley? |
Security
| are you carrying any liquids? |
| could you take off your …, please? |
| coat |
| shoes |
| belt |
| could you put any metallic objects into the tray, please? |
| please empty your pockets |
| please take your laptop out of its case |
| I'm afraid you can't take that through |
In the departure lounge
| what's the flight number? |
| which gate do we need? |
| last call for passenger Smith travelling to Miami, please proceed immediately to Gate number 32 |
| the flight's been delayed |
| the flight's been cancelled |
| we'd like to apologise for the delay |
| could I see your passport and boarding card, please? |
On the plane
| what's your seat number? |
| could you please put that in the overhead locker? |
| please pay attention to this short safety demonstration |
| please turn off all mobile phones and electronic devices |
| the captain has turned off the Fasten Seatbelt sign |
| how long does the flight take? |
| would you like any food or refreshments? |
| the local time is … |
| 9.34pm |
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Travelling by bus and train |
Travelling by boat
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Things you might see
| Short stay (abbreviation of Short stay car park) |
| Long stay (abbreviation of Long stay car park) |
| Arrivals |
| Departures |
| International check-in |
| International departures |
| Domestic flights |
| Toilets |
| Information |
| Ticket offices |
| Lockers |
| Payphones |
| Restaurant |
| Check-in closes 40 minutes before departure |
| Gates 1-32 |
| Tax free shopping |
| Duty free shopping |
| Transfers |
| Flight connections |
| Baggage reclaim |
| Passport control |
| Customs |
| Taxis |
| Car hire |
| Departures board |
| Check-in open |
| Go to Gate ... |
| Delayed |
| Cancelled |
| Now boarding |
| Last call |
| Gate closing |
| Gate closed |
| Departed |
| Arrivals board |
| Expected 23:25 |
| Landed 09:52 |
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