1. Boarding Pass
A document provided by an airline during check-in, giving a passenger permission to enter the restricted area of an airport and to board the airplane for a particular flight.
- Example: “Make sure to print your boarding pass before heading to the airport.”
2. Gate
The area in an airport where passengers gather before boarding the aircraft.
- Example: “Your flight will depart from Gate 14B.”
3. Terminal
A building at an airport where passengers transfer between ground transportation and the facilities that allow them to board and disembark from airplanes.
- Example: “The international terminal is located at the north end of the airport.”
4. Check-in
The process where passengers confirm their presence on a flight and typically check their luggage.
- Example: “We need to check in at least two hours before our flight.”
5. Security Checkpoint
An area where passengers are screened for prohibited items before entering the departure area.
- Example: “Be sure to remove your shoes and place them in the bin at the security checkpoint.”
6. Departure Lounge
An area where passengers wait before boarding their flight.
- Example: “Let’s relax in the departure lounge until our flight is called.”
7. Baggage Claim
The area in an airport where arriving passengers collect their checked baggage.
- Example: “Our baggage claim carousel number is 5.”
8. Customs
A place where travelers’ belongings are inspected upon entry into a country to ensure compliance with laws regarding restricted or prohibited items.
- Example: “We have to go through customs after we land in Tokyo.”
9. Immigration
The process where officials check travelers’ documents to verify their eligibility to enter a country.
- Example: “After we land, we need to go through immigration.”
10. Layover
A period of time when a passenger must wait at the airport before boarding a connecting flight.
- Example: “We have a three-hour layover in Singapore.”
11. Connecting Flight
A flight that requires passengers to change planes at an intermediate stop en route to their final destination.
- Example: “We’ll take a connecting flight from New York to London with a stopover in Reykjavik.”
12. Runway
A strip of land at an airport where aircraft can take off and land.
- Example: “The pilot announced that we’re next in line for the runway.”
13. Taxiing
The movement of an aircraft on the ground under its own power before takeoff or after landing.
- Example: “We’ll be taxiing to the gate for the next 10 minutes.”
14. Tarmac
The paved area at an airport where planes park, load, unload, refuel, or are serviced.
- Example: “We walked across the tarmac to board the plane.”
15. Jet Bridge
A movable bridge that connects an airport gate to an aircraft, allowing passengers to board and disembark.
- Example: “We’ll use the jet bridge to board the aircraft.”
16. Check-In Counter
A counter where passengers check in for their flight, receive their boarding passes, and check their baggage.
- Example: “Let’s go to the check-in counter to drop off our bags.”
17. Baggage Carousel
A rotating conveyor belt in the baggage claim area where checked luggage is delivered for passengers to collect.
- Example: “Look for our luggage on baggage carousel 3.”
18. Boarding Time
The time at which passengers are allowed to begin boarding the aircraft.
- Example: “Boarding time for our flight is 9:00 AM.”
19. Flight Schedule
A list of flights with their departure and arrival times.
- Example: “Check the flight schedule to see if our flight is on time.”
20. Standby
A status for passengers who do not have a confirmed seat and are waiting for an available seat.
- Example: “We’re flying standby because we missed our original flight.”
21. Duty-Free
Shops at the airport where goods are sold without import, sales, or value-added taxes.
- Example: “Let’s visit the duty-free shop to buy some souvenirs.”
22. Final Boarding Call
The last announcement made to inform passengers that they must board the aircraft immediately.
- Example: “This is the final boarding call for flight 123 to Los Angeles.”
23. Luggage Tag
A tag attached to luggage for identification purposes.
- Example: “Keep your luggage tag safe in case your bag gets lost.”
24. Overhead Bin
The storage compartments located above passenger seats on an aircraft.
- Example: “Please stow your carry-on luggage in the overhead bin.”
25. Ground Staff
Airport personnel who assist with various tasks on the ground, such as check-in and baggage handling.
- Example: “The ground staff will help you with any questions you have.”
26. Cabin Crew
Flight attendants who ensure passenger safety and comfort during the flight.
- Example: “The cabin crew will be serving drinks shortly after takeoff.”
27. First Class
The most luxurious seating section on an aircraft, offering premium services and amenities.
- Example: “We upgraded to first class for this long flight.”
28. Economy Class
The standard seating section on an aircraft, offering basic services and amenities.
- Example: “We’ll be sitting in economy class for this flight.”
29. Cockpit
The area at the front of the aircraft where the pilots control the plane.
- Example: “The pilot invited us to see the cockpit after the flight.”
30. Inflight Entertainment
The entertainment options provided to passengers during the flight, such as movies, music, and games.
- Example: “We can watch movies on the inflight entertainment system.”
