Explore Travel Vocabulary

Where do you leave your bags at the airport?

• Check-in counter or baggage drop-off area

• Duty-free shop

• Baggage claim area

• Security checkpoint

What do you need to board a plane?

• A valid ticket and identification.

• A travel insurance policy and a hotel reservation.

• A luggage tag and a flight itinerary.

• A passport and a boarding pass.

Fill in the blank: After checking in, you go to the __________ to board the plane.

• lounge

• baggage claim

• gate

• terminal

What happens at the security check?

• Passengers are allowed to bring any items they want.

• Belongings are weighed for excess baggage fees.

• Passengers and belongings are screened for prohibited items.

• Passengers are given a free meal before boarding.

Where do you get money in a foreign country?

• Work for cash under the table

• Use ATMs, currency exchange services, or credit/debit cards.

• Borrow from locals

• Sell personal items

Fill in the blank: A ____________ is someone who travels for pleasure.

• traveler

• commuter

• tourist

• explorer

What is the purpose of a travel itinerary?

• The purpose of a travel itinerary is to organize and plan a trip effectively.

• To outline the weather forecast for the trip.

• To serve as a packing checklist.

• To provide a list of hotels only.

What do you call the area where you wait before boarding your flight?

• baggage claim

• boarding area

• departure lounge

• check-in area

What is a layover?

• A layover is a break between flights.

• A layover is a direct flight without stops.

• A layover is a hotel stay before a flight.

• A layover is a type of airline meal.

What is the term for a person who assists travelers at an airport?

• flight attendant

• customer service agent

• baggage handler

• airport security