Useful Language - Travel(l)ing

At the Airport By Ana Otto (2008) Audio version at the TP Podcast coming at some point! Printer-friendly version (1 page)

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At the ticket counter/ travel agency

1. How much is it to fly Apex?
2. How much is it to fly economy/business/executive/first class?
3. Does that include airport tax?
4. Can I leave my ticket open-dated?
5. Do I need to confirm the time of the return flight a few days before?
6. How soon before the flight do I have to check in?
7. How much leg room is there?
8. Is there any in-flight entertainment?
9. What will the time difference be when I land?
10. Will I need some time to recover from jet lag?
11. Could you arrange a wheelchair for me?
12. My child is travelling alone. Could you arrange an escort?
13. Where can I find the flight information board, please?
14. What do I need to pass the passport control?
15. What shouldn’t I wear through the metal detector?
16. Am I allowed to carry liquids inside my hand-baggage?

At the check-in

1. What’s the baggage allowance?
2. What’s the excess baggage surcharge?
3. Can I carry this bag with me?

At the information desk

• Where is the baggage claim area, please?
• Excuse me, I couldn’t find my baggage at the conveyor belt.
• Could you tell me where the left luggage office is, please?
• Could you page (name of person you want to contact), please?
• What is the fastest way to get to the city centre?
• Is there a taxi rank near here, please?
• Is there somewhere I can change and feed my baby?
• Where is the group meeting point?
• Is there a smoking area/point near here, please?