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At the Airport
By Ana Otto (2008)


Audio version at the TP Podcast coming at some point!

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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?