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Air and Maritime Transport - Air Travel

Learn vocabulary related to air travel, including fares, baggage, seating, flight types, check-in, and boarding.

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airline
airline
[noun]

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

Ex: He always flies with the same airline to accumulate loyalty points. 
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baggage
baggage
[noun]

suitcases or other bags, containing our clothes and things, that we carry when we are traveling

Ex: After a mix-up at the airport, he ended up with someone else's baggage. 
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passenger
passenger
[noun]

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

Ex: She often reads a book to pass the time when she's a passenger on long road trips. 
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airfare
airfare
[noun]

the price of a flight

Ex: The airfare to Paris was surprisingly affordable during the off-peak season. 
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arrival
arrival
[noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: The train's arrival was announced on the station's loudspeaker. 
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departure
departure
[noun]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

Ex: The departure of the train was delayed by half an hour. 
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carousel
carousel
[noun]

a moving belt at airports where passengers pick up their luggage

Ex: We waited by the carousel for our bags to arrive. 
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baggage reclaim

the area in an airport where passengers collect their baggage after a flight

Ex: Passengers waited at the baggage reclaim for their suitcases. 
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to board
to board
[Verb]

to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

Ex: Passengers were instructed to board the airplane according to their assigned seat rows. 
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to bump
to bump
[Verb]

to move someone from one position or group to another, or to remove them entirely

Ex: They bumped me to a later flight because the earlier one was full. 
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business class

a category of travel service offered by airlines, trains, etc., that is better than economy but not as luxurious as first class, particularly for those traveling on business

Ex: Flying in business class offers more comfort and amenities compared to economy. 
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boarding pass

a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane

Ex: He forgot his boarding pass in the waiting area and had to rush back to get it. 
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first class

the most luxurious seats on a plane, ship, or train

Ex: She enjoyed the spacious first class seating on her flight to Paris. 
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club class

a premium seating class on an aircraft, between economy and first class

Ex: She booked a seat in club class for the overnight flight to Singapore. 
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coach
coach
[noun]

the cheapest class of accommodations on a train or plane

Ex: She booked a seat in coach to save money on the flight. 
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economy class

the cheapest accommodations on an airplane or train

Ex: She booked an economy class ticket to save money on her trip. 
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tourist class

the lowest class of accommodations offered in a hotel, on a plane or ship

Ex: They booked seats in tourist class for their flight to save money on travel expenses. 
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airsick
airsick
[Adjective]

feeling nauseous and sick when on a moving aircraft

Ex: She felt airsick shortly after the plane took off and had to use the sickness bag. 
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sick bag
sick bag
[noun]

a bag provided on an aircraft for passengers to use if they feel nauseous during the flight

Ex: She reached for the sick bag as the plane hit turbulence. 
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jet lag
jet lag
[noun]

the confusion and tiredness one can experience after a long flight, particularly when rapidly traveling across multiple time zones

Ex: After flying from New York to Tokyo, she experienced severe jet lag for several days. 
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carry-on
carry-on
[noun]

a suitcase or a small bag that one can carry onto an airplane

Ex: She packed a small carry-on for her weekend trip. 
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excess baggage

luggage that weighs more than the amount each passenger is allowed on a flight without paying extra money

Ex: She had to pay a hefty fee for her excess baggage at the check-in counter. 
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hand luggage

bags and suitcases with a size and weight that is allowed to be carried onto an airplane

Ex: She packed her essentials in a small suitcase, making sure it complied with the airline's hand luggage restrictions. 
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charter flight

a flight in which a travel agency pays for all the tickets beforehand and then sells them to their customers

Ex: The travel agency organized a charter flight to the Caribbean for the holiday week. 
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to check in

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

Ex: We'll check in as soon as we reach the hotel. 
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last call
last call
[noun]

the final boarding announcement for passengers on a flight

Ex: She rushed to the gate after hearing the last call for her flight. 
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one-way
one-way
[Adjective]

permitting travel to a place without return

Ex: She bought a one-way ticket to Paris. 
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round-trip
round-trip
[Adjective]

covering a journey to a destination and back again

Ex: She purchased a round-trip ticket to New York. 
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stopover
stopover
[noun]

a short stay at a place during a journey, typically for rest or transfer

Ex: We had a two-hour stopover in Paris. 
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layover
layover
[noun]

a short break or stay in a journey

Ex: We had a layover in Chicago for two hours before our connecting flight to New York. 
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red-eye
red-eye
[noun]

an overnight flight that leaves late at night and arrives early the next morning, offering little time for sleep

Ex: I took the red-eye from Los Angeles to New York and was exhausted the next day. 
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transit
transit
[noun]

the act of passing through a place while traveling to another destination

Ex: Passengers in transit do not need to clear customs at the connecting airport. 
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to upgrade

to provide someone with a better seat on an airplane or a better room in a hotel than the one for which they have paid

Ex: Due to overbooking in economy class, the airline upgraded several passengers to business class. 
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window seat

a seat on a train, plane, bus, etc. that is placed next to a window

Ex: She requested a window seat for the flight to enjoy the view. 
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aisle seat

a seat located beside the passage in a vehicle or theater

Ex: I prefer the aisle seat on airplanes because it allows me to stretch my legs during long flights. 
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