-AIR TRAVEL VOCABULARY1. Departures: A departure is a flight leaving the airport.
EX: It took a long time to go through security because there were a lot of departures
scheduled at the same time.
2. Take off: when the plane leaves the ground.
EX: I don’t mind flying, but I always get a little nervous during take off.
3. Passport: a document that proves a person's identification and nationality.
EX: I had to cancel my flight because I realised that I have lost my passport.
4. Security: Security is where passengers have their possessions checked before they
get on their flight.
EX: We have to take our shoes off when we go through security.
5. Boarding gate: The gate is where passengers show their boarding passes and get on
the plane.
EX: Our flight leaves from gate H6. I’ll meet you there.
6. Suitcase: A suitcase is a bag with a handle that you use for carrying clothes when you
are travelling.
EX: My suitcase was too heavy, so I had to pay an extra fee.
7. Customs: Customs is the place at an airport where government officials check the
products that are entering the country.
EX: I have never had my bags checked at Customs.
8. Aisle seat: The long empty space between the seats of an airplane where you can
walk. The seat that is next to the aisle
EX: I prefer aisle seats because it is easier to get up and use the restroom when you
have an aisle seat.
9. Overhead compartment/locker: A part of the plane where you can keep your small
bags and baggage.
EX: The overhead locker opened accidentally and one of the bags fall down.
10. Carry-on bag: The bag passengers take on the plane with them.
EX: My carry-on bag is pretty small. I think I’ll be able to fit it under the seat.
11. Flight attendant: man or woman who provides service for passengers during a flight.
EX: Flight attendants have to be very patient, especially on long flights. It’s not easy
to make everybody on a plane happy!
12. Economy class: Economy class tickets are the cheapest tickets that airlines offer.
Economy class seats are the smallest seats on the plane.
EX: I don’t mind sitting in economy class, but it’s true that the seats are smaller, and
there’s less leg room.
13. Folding tray: A small table used to place small objects upon, and most commonly
used to place meals.
EX: The folding tray was dirty, so I couldn’t put any of my meals there.