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 |