At the airport Uosiux it's for you
If you take a flight from an airport in an English-speaking country, you're likely to hear some of these phrases.
Checking in Did you pack these bags yourself?
Have you left these bags unattended?
Does the luggage belong to you?
Have you been with your bags the whole time?
Has anyone given you anything to take on the flight?
How many bags do you have to check in?
Do you have any hand luggage?
Are you carrying any restricted items?
Can I see your passport?
Would you like an aisle seat or a window seat? (aisle = next to the corridor)
Your gate number is
and your flight boards at
. (gate number = the numbered area of the airport where your flight leaves from)
Going through securityYou need to put your hand luggage through the x-ray machine. Some items cannot be taken on board as hand luggage (such as knives, aerosol cans etc.) As you pass through security, you may set off the alarm. When this happens, the airport personnel search you.
In the departure loungeWhen you pass through security, and before you board your flight, you can wait in the departure lounge. At international airports there is duty free shopping, where you can buy goods without paying taxes.
Airport announcementsPlease proceed to gate number
(proceed = go to)
In a few moments we will be calling all passengers with priority boarding.
Please have your boarding card ready for inspection
Papildyta:How to make a booking in English HomeMaking a booking in English does not have to be complicated. In fact, if you keep the information concise, you will find it easy!
Starting the conversationI'd like to
..
. book a double room (for two nights from Monday 2 August to
)
. book a table (for two at 9 pm tomorrow night)
. book a flight (from London to Paris on Tuesday 10 November)
. book seats (tonight for "Phantom of the Opera")
You can also reserve a room, a table or seats.
Responding to questionsHow many people is the booking for?
It's for two people.
How would you like to pay?
Can I pay by credit card?
Can you spell your surname?
Yes, it's B - R - O - W - N.
Can you give me your credit card number and expiry date?
Yes, it's
.
Travel bookingsWhat time do you want to leave / arrive / check-out?
I'd like to arrive in London by 6 pm.
Would you like to take advantage of our special insurance / extra facilities?
No thank you / Could you give me extra information?
Asking for more informationDoes this price include all taxes? (for hotels and flights)
Is there a booking fee? (for flights, theatre tickets)
How much is the baggage allowance? (for flights)
Could you confirm my booking?
What time should I arrive? (for theatres, restaurants)
What time do I have to check in / do I have to check out? (for flights, hotels)
Is there an ensuite bathroom? (for hotels)
TipsRemember the essential information:
- how many nights (at a hotel)
- how many people (at a restaurant or the theatre)
- what time (for a flight or at a restaurant)
- how much does it cost (for a flight, theatre tickets or a hotel room)
Research the vocabulary you need before you make a call:
- what type of theatre seat you need
- what type of hotel room you want
- where you want to sit on the plane
Remember to pronounce numbers and letters clearly.
When you spell something or give a number, speak slowly and emphasise the important information.
Papildyta:It can be useful too 
Planning a holiday Many people take their main holiday in summer, and although some people choose a
last-minute break, others plan their holiday months in advance.
The beginning of the year is a good time for people to start looking at holiday
brochures. Tour operators (companies that organise holidays) as well as
travel agents (the people that sell holidays) give lots of information about holiday
destinations and types of holiday. Apart from the traditional two-week
beach holiday, you can choose from a range of holidays: a cruise (holiday on a ship), an
activity holiday (a holiday that involves walking, cycling, climbing or other sports), a
city break (a weekend or a few days in a different city) and so on. A lot of people choose a
package holiday, where flights and accommodation are included in the price. But many people prefer an independent holiday, where they make their own
travel arrangements.
If you travel independently, you will need to
book your flights or train tickets. Unless you have an
onward destination, you will probably book a
return journey. Then you will need to
make a reservation at a hotel, or another place to stay, such as a campsite (if you are camping in a tent), or a caravan site (if you are staying in a caravan), or a
B&B (a bed and breakfast).
For all types of foreign holidays, it is essential that you check you have all your
travel documents. Make sure your
passport hasnt expired, and that you have a
visa if necessary. If you are travelling to some countries, you also need to make sure that all your vaccinations (protection against illness) are up to date. For some countries you might need a
vaccination against hepatitis, or yellow fever, for example.
As your
departure date gets nearer, you can start to plan the details of your journey. Perhaps it will be a good idea to buy a
guide book, or a
phrase book, if you dont speak much of the local language. Some people like to read up on (= get lots of background information) on where they are going, and find out about the
places of interest and must-see
sights. Its also fun to make a
packing list, so you dont forget any vital clothes or toiletries.
Its also a good idea to buy
local currency in advance, if your flight gets in (= arrives) in the middle of the night, when no banks are open. Most airlines also advise you to take out (=get)
travel insurance just in case your flight is delayed or cancelled, or if you get ill and need to be repatriated (sent back to your country).
Dont forget to make arrangements for your pets and your house while youre away. Put your dog into kennels (a dog hotel), and leave a key with your neighbour just in case! Hopefully your neighbour will
keep an eye on your house while youre on holiday! Finally, get to the airport with plenty of time to spare. Nowadays it can take much longer to get through security and onto the plane. Have a nice trip and send your neighbour a
postcard!
