Here you have some useful vocabulary and sentences when travelling by plane:
USEFUL VOCABULARY AT
THE AIRPORT
air hostess:
azafata
aircraft:
avión, aeronave
airline:
aerolínea
airline counter:
mostrador
airport:
aeropuerto
airport transfer:
traslado al/ desde el aeropuerto
aisle seat:
asiento del lado del pasillo
animal in hold:
animal vivo en la bodega
arrivals:
llegadas
arrivals and departures board:
panel de llegadas y salidas
arrivals are delayed:
las llegadas están demoradas
arrivals are on schedule:
las llegadas están en horario
baggage / luggage:
equipaje
baggage / luggage allowance:
límite de equipaje
baggage carousel (US)
cinta transportadora de equipaje. = luggage conveyor belt (GB)
baggage / luggage (re)claim:
reclamo de equipaje
baggage / luggage compartment:
compartimiento para equipaje
boarding pass / card: pase de abordo, tarjeta de embarque
boarging gate: puerta de embarque
boarging gate: puerta de embarque
briefcase:
maletín, portafolios
bumpy flight:
vuelo turbulento
bussiness
class: clase preferente
cabin:
cabina
carry
on luggage: equipaje de mano
charter
flight: vuelo chárter
checked luggage:
equipaje facturado
check
in desk: mostrador de facturación
cockpit:
cabina del piloto
connecting flight:
conexión
control tower:
torre de control
copilot:
copiloto
crew:
tripulación
customs:
aduana
customs official:
funcionario de aduana
delayed:
demorado
departure lounge:
salón de espera
departures:
salidas
departures are delayed:
las salidas están demoradas
departures are on schedule:
las salidas están en horario
direct flight / non
stop flight: vuelo directo
domestic
flight: vuelo nacional
duty free:
libre de impuestos
emergency exit:
salida de emergencia
emergency landing:
aterrizaje de emergencia
escalators:
escaleras mecánicas
eticket:
billete electrónico
excess baggage:
exceso de equipaje
excess baggage charge:
recargo por exceso de equipaje
final destination:
destino final
final
call / last call: última llamada
flight attendant:
azafata, auxiliar de vuelo
flight number:
número de vuelo
boarding
gate: puerta de embarque
ID
card: tarjeta de identidad (nuestro DNI)
immigration:
inmigración
immigration official:
funcionario de inmigración
international flight:
vuelo internacional
jet bridge:
pasarela
jet lag:
descompensación por la diferencia horaria
landing:
aterrizaje
layover hotel:
hotel de pernocta
life vest /
life jacket: chaleco salvavidas
meal tray:
bandeja de comida
metal detector: detector de metales
metal detector: detector de metales
on schedule:
en horario
one
way trip: viaje de ida
overbooking:
sobreventa (de asientos)
overweight:
sobrepeso
oxigen
mask: mascarilla de oxígeno
passenger:
pasajero
passengers lounge:
salón de espera
pilot:
piloto
plane:
avión
registered luggage:
equipaje certificado, despachado
regular
flight: vuelo regular
restroom / lavatory/
washroom / toilets: aseos
round trip: viaje de ida y vuelta
row:
fila
runway:
pista
scale:
balanza, peso
schedule
flight: vuelo regular
seat:
asiento
seat belt:
cinturón de seguridad
security
check: control de seguridad
shuttle bus:
autobús de traslado
single
ticket / one way ticket: billete de ida
stopover:
escala
suitcase:
maleta
take
off: despegue
terminal:
terminal
timetable:
listado de horarios
time of
arrival: hora de llegada.// actual time
of arrival (ATA): hora de llegada real
time of departure;
hora de salida.//actual time of departure (ATD):
hora de salida real
to frisk:
cachear
to board: embarcar
to check in:
facturar el equipaje
to fasten the seatbelt:
abrocharse el cinturón de seguridad
to
go through customs: pasar por la aduana
to land:
aterrizar
to
stamp your passaport: sellar tu pasaporte
to take off:
despegar
to
take out insurance: contratar un seguro
tourist:
turista
tourist/economy class:
clase turista
travelator: cinta transbordadora, pasillo móvil
travel agency:
agencia de viajes
travel
agent: agente de viajes
travel insurance: seguro de viaje
trolley:
carrito
turbulence:
turbulencia
visa /
visado: visa / visado
window seat:
asiento del lado de la ventanilla
USEFUL
ENGLISH PHRASES
1) Buying a ticket
• I'd like to reserve two seats to New York.
• Will that be one way or round trip?
• How much is a round trip ticket/
a return ticket?
• It's $819. Will you pay by cash or by card?
• Here's my Visa Card. Can we get an aisle seat please?
• You can choose your seat when you check in.
2) Checking In
• Can I see your ticket and passport, please?
• Here they are. Can we get one seat near the aisle?
• Yes, that's no problem. You're in seats 27B and 27C.
• Thanks. Where do we go next?
• Go to Gate A8, straight ahead then turn left.
• Would you like an aisle seat or a window seat?
• How many bags do you have to check in?
• Do you have any hand luggage?
3) On the Airplane
• Would you like something to drink?
• Could I have Coke with no ice?
• Here you are. Please fill out this form before the plane lands.
• What is this form for?
• It's a Customs and Immigration form. You will use that in the airport before you can enter the country.
4) The Arrival
• Thank you for flying with us!
• Thanks for your help. Bye!
• We hope to see you again.
5) Getting through Customs
• Do you have anything to declare?
• I just have one bottle of wine. It's a gift for my friend.
• How much wine is in the bottle?
• It
contains 750ml.
•
That's fine. Have a
nice stay.
6) Getting your luggage
• At which carrousel / luggage conveyor belt will our luggage be?
• At number 5, over there.Be sure you have your luggage ticket.
• Yes, it's right here, attached to my plane ticket.
7) Going through Immigration
• What's in the small bag?
• I have a laptop.
• Could you open it please
and turn on your computer.
• Sure. It will take a moment to boot up.
• Okay, everything seems okay. You can go.
8) Get out!
• Excuse me, where can I get a taxi?
• Go down to the end of the hall and the taxis are
waiting just outside.
• Thank you!
Sentences
you will hear at the check in counter:
Ticket please.
May/Can/Could I see your ticket?
Do you have an e-ticket?
Do you have some photo ID?
How many bags are you checking?
Did you pack these bags yourself?
Do you have a carry-on bag? (a bag or purse to take on the airplane)
Do you require special assistance? (E.g. a “wheelchair”)
Have you paid your airport improvement fee/tax?
Problems you may hear:
Your baggage is overweight. (Remove some contents or pay a fine.)
Your carry-on luggage is too large.
Your flight is delayed. (It’s late.)
Your flight has been cancelled. (You must rebook a new
flight)
Your connecting flight /connection has been cancelled /is delayed.
Your ticket is expired.
Your passport is expired.
Commands and
questions at the Security Checkpoint:
Boarding pass, please.
ID please. (show your photo ID)
Spread your arms out please. (Put your arms up and out to the sides of your body)
Take your shoes off.
Open your bag.
Take off/remove your belt.
Do you have any change/coins in your pockets?
Do you have any metals?
Do you have any food?
Do you have any liquids or medicine?
Walk through.
You must dump all food or beverages. (You can’t bring it
through the gates.)
Questions you may need to ask:
Is my flight on time?
When should I be at the gate?
Where is the boarding gate?
Where are the
toilets?
Can I get a window seat?
Is there somewhere to eat?
Can I get a coffee at the gate?
Is my connection on time?
Where do I collect my baggage?
Where can I find / get a taxi?
Where is the departure gate?
Where is the arrival gate?
Where is the check-in desk for ….airlines?
Where is the domestics level?
Where is the international level?
Airport announcements
• Please proceed to gate number 8
• Please do not leave any bags unattended.
•
Flight LM 277 is now
boarding
•
Flight LM 277 has been
delayed / has been cancelled
• Would passenger Tom Smith please come to the infor
mation desk?
• This is the final call / last call for flight LM 277 to New York
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