Understanding Airport Terminology

What is an airport terminal?

• A lounge for airline staff.

• A place for airplane repairs.

• A type of cargo aircraft.

• An airport terminal is a facility for passenger processing.

What areas are included in the landside of an airport?

• Concession stands and restaurants

• Ticketing, check-in counters, baggage claim, security screening, parking lots, ground transportation.

• Air traffic control tower

• Runway and taxiway areas

What is the purpose of customs at an airport?

• To regulate and monitor the import and export of goods and ensure compliance with laws.

• To check passengers' travel itineraries

• To provide entertainment for passengers

• To offer currency exchange services

What does immigration mean at airports?

• The process of checking travelers entering a country at airports.

• The security screening of passengers before boarding a flight.

• The process of checking travelers leaving a country at airports.

• The area where luggage is collected after a flight.

What services can you find in an airport terminal?

• Dining, shopping, lounges, currency exchange, car rentals, information desks.

• Flight booking services

• Medical clinics

• Hotel accommodations

What is the difference between landside and airside?

• Landside is for cargo; airside is for passengers.

• Landside is secure; airside is public.

• Landside refers to international flights; airside refers to domestic flights.

• Landside is public access; airside is secure access.

What role do security barriers play in an airport?

• Waiting areas for passengers.

• Control access and enhance safety.

• Aesthetic purposes.

• Baggage handling.

What is baggage claim?

• The area in an airport where passengers collect their checked luggage.

• The place where passengers buy tickets.

• The area where security checks are conducted.

• A lounge for waiting passengers before boarding.

What is the significance of check-in counters?

• Used for boarding passes only.

• Only for VIP passengers.

• Essential for passenger registration, luggage check-in, and flight information.

• Primarily for food services.

How does one access the airside of an airport?

• You access the airside by checking in, going through security, and reaching the departure area.

• You can enter the airside without security checks if you have a valid ID.

• You need to show your boarding pass at the airport entrance.

• You can access the airside by taking a taxi to the runway.