Words you need to know when traveling through the airport!

Airport Vocabulary

A company that provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight.

A place where aircraft take off and land.

"You can wait for your friend in the arrivals section of the airport."

A board where the arriving flights are listed.

The big suitcase you deliver to the airline during check-in, to be held in the cargo hold. Not accessible to you during the flight.

Hand luggage you can bring aboard the plane.

Area where you can collect your checked baggage after the flight.

The document permitting you to board a plane.

If you have a lot of luggage with you, you can put it on this trolley to not carry it yourself.

Area of the plane where the pilot controls the aircraft.

People operating the plane, from the pilot to the flight attendants.

The process of checking the items you're carrying with you, making sure you're not carrying anything prohibited.

"Please head to the departures area, your flight will be leaving soon."

A board where the departing flights are listed.

Items you can buy at the airport without tax.

An emergency way of escaping the plane in case of an accident.

A person assisting you during the flight.

The area of the airport that connects the waiting area with the aircraft for boarding.

An inflatable vest you can use in case of an emergency during the flight.

Official government document allowing you to travel to another country.

Items you're not allowed to bring on board the plane - dangerous or hazardous items.

The pocket/pouch at the back of the chair, containing an information card about the plane and sometimes a menu.

The plastic cover over the window, you can open it or close during the flight.