Airport and Air Travel Terminology

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A ______ refers to a facility that accommodates the arrival, departure, and maintenance of aircraft.

airport

The area where passengers retrieve their luggage after a flight is known as ______.

baggage claim

[Blank] is the unstable air movement that can cause sudden changes in a plane's altitude or direction.

turbulence

A ______ involves declaring goods and paying any required duties when entering a new country.

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The act of leaving, particularly in reference to flights leaving an airport, is known as ______.

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A ______ allows passengers to enter the restricted area of an airport and board the airplane after airline check in.

<p>boarding pass</p> Signup and view all the answers

A detailed plan for a journey, which includes flight times, stops and accommodations, is an ______.

<p>itinerary</p> Signup and view all the answers

Luggage that is transported in the cargo hold of the aircraft is known as ______.

<p>checked baggage</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is the area where passengers arrive after clearing customs and immigration.

<p>arrival hall</p> Signup and view all the answers

A short stop at an airport between connecting flights is called a ______.

<p>layover</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Airport

Facility for arrival, departure, and aircraft maintenance.

Terminal

Building where passengers arrive and depart.

Gate

Area where passengers board/disembark aircraft.

Runway

Strip of land where aircraft take off and land.

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Boarding Pass

Document allowing entry to restricted airport area and boarding.

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Itinerary

Detailed journey plan (flight times, stops, accommodations).

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Check-in

Confirming presence on flight/receiving boarding pass.

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Baggage Claim

Airport area for luggage retrieval after a flight.

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Security Checkpoint

Area for screening passengers/luggage for prohibited items.

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Checked Baggage

Luggage transported in the cargo hold of the aircraft.

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Study Notes

  • Airport: A facility used for the arrival, departure, and maintenance of aircraft.
  • Terminal: A building where passengers arrive and depart.
  • Gate: The designated area where passengers board and disembark from an aircraft.
  • Runway: A strip of land that facilitates aircraft take-offs and landings.
  • Boarding Pass: A document issued by an airline during check-in, allowing passengers access to restricted areas of the airport and to board the plane.
  • Itinerary: A detailed travel plan including flight times, stops, and accommodations.
  • Check-in: Confirming presence on a flight to receive a boarding pass.
  • Baggage Claim: The designated area in an airport where passengers can retrieve their checked luggage after a flight.
  • Security Checkpoint: An area where passengers and luggage are screened for prohibited items.
  • Carry-on Bag: Small piece of luggage allowed in the aircraft cabin with the passenger.
  • Checked Baggage: Luggage transported in the cargo hold of an aircraft.
  • Boarding: The process of entering the airplane.
  • Cabin Crew: The staff responsible for passenger safety and comfort during a flight.
  • Flight Attendant: A member of the cabin crew assisting passengers and providing safety information.
  • In-flight Service: Services such as meals, refreshments, and entertainment provided to passengers during a flight.
  • Turbulence: Unstable air movement that can cause sudden changes in a plane's altitude or direction.
  • Customs: The process of declaring goods and paying duties upon arrival in a new country.
  • Immigration: The process of verifying the identity and purpose of entry for travelers arriving in a new country.
  • Arrival Hall: Area where passengers arrive after going through customs and immigration.
  • Passport: An official government-issued document that certifies a person's identity and citizenship for international travel.
  • Visa: A document that allows travel to enter, stay, or leave a country for a specific duration.
  • Travel Insurance: A type of insurance that covers unexpected events during travel, like trip cancellations or medical emergencies.
  • Layover: A short stop at an airport between connecting flights.
  • Departure: Refers to flights leaving an airport.
  • Arrival: Refers to flights arriving at an airport.

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