Vocabulary and Phrases for Booking a Flight

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Vocabulary: business class

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A higher class of travel than economy, offering more comfort and services.

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Vocabulary: direct flight

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A flight with no stops between the departure and arrival locations.

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Vocabulary: layover

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A stop between flights where passengers may change planes.

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Diagram of booking process

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Flowchart showing vocabulary and useful phrases for booking a flight.

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Useful phrase: I'd like to check in for my flight

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A common request made by passengers at the airport to begin the process of boarding their flight.

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Useful phrase: Do I need to pay for extra luggage?

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A question asked to determine if there are additional fees for luggage that exceeds the standard allowance.

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Security check process

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Involves scanning, questioning, and sometimes searching travelers.

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Boarding gate

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The area where passengers wait before boarding the plane.

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Overhead compartment

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The storage area above passenger seats for carry-on luggage.

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Vocabulary: flight attendant

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A person who assists passengers on a flight