# 常见词汇
# Terminal 航站楼
I need to go to terminal 1.
# Airline 航空公司
What airline are you flying with?
I'm flying with Air China / Air Canada.
# International flight 国际航班
It's an international flight, so it should be in terminal 3.
# Domestic flight 国内航班
I'm just taking a domestic flight.
# Departure 出发
The departures are upstairs.
# Arrival 到达
I'm picking someone up, so I need to go to the arrivals.
# Check-in 登记
I have to check-in 2 hours before my flight. 我必须在起飞前 2 小时办理登机手续
What do you use to check in?
# Passport 护照
To check-in, you need to hand them your passport (hand somebody something. hand something to somebody. 一般不用 give，因为 passport 登记完后会还给我们，所以一般用 hand).
# Boarding pass 登机牌
When you check-in you will receive your boarding pass.
Many boarding passes are on your phone now.
I need to buy a plane ticket when I arrive the airport.
# Aisle / Window seat 过道座位 / 靠窗座位
I definitely prefer window seats. What about you?
# Safety exit row 安全出口那排
Those are the best seats, because you get a lot of space.
I don't like to be in between two people with someone on either side. I feel very squished.
# Boarding time / Departure time 登机时间 / 出发时间
Looks like the boarding time is 10:30, and the departure time is 11:15.
Your boarding pass will alse tell you your boarding time and departure time.
The boarding time is usually half an hour to 45 min before the departure time.
# Priority boarding 优先登机
Some airlines have priority boarding and the VIP at the same time. It depends on the airline. That all do it differert.
# Gate 登机口
I'll be at gate 30 D.
where is my gate? Look on the board to find your gate.
# Baggage (不可数) / luggage (不可数) / suitcase (可数) 行李
I need to check 2 bags. I have to pay for the extra baggage (also called the baggage fee).
Most airlines give you one free bag, but the 2nd bag you have to pay for.
# Baggage claim 行李认领处
And then when you arrive, you must go to claim your baggage.
# Carry-on bag 手提行李
I always carry my laptop in my carry-on bag.
You can have a small suitcase and a personal bag, usually.
# Business class /economy class 公务舱 / 经济舱
I fly economy because I like to save money, so I always fly economy class.
If I had the money, I would fly business class.
I have never flown business class. 我从来没有坐过商务舱┭┮﹏┭┮
Business class, nice. I would if I could. but I can't, so I won't. 商务舱，好，我想坐如果我能的话，但是我不能，所以我不愿意 hh
# Air sickness / Barf bag 晕机 / 呕吐袋
Don't worry, there is a barf bag in front of you.
# Common phrases 常用短语
- Excuse me, where is the Air China check-in desk? 对不起，请问中国航空公司在哪里
- How many bags can I check? 我可以托运几件行李
- Will my luggage go straight through to my final destination, or do I need to pick it up in Vancouver? 我的行李可以直接到达我的目的地吗，还是需要在温哥华取
- How much is the baggage fee? 行李费多少钱
- Please mark this bag as 'fragile' 请在这个行李上标明易碎
- Is the flight on time? 飞机会准时起飞吗？
# Discussion Questions 讨论问题
How often do you travel by plane?
- I have never been on a plane.
Do you like flying?
- I don't like flying compared to traveling by train. I can see beautiful scenery on the train. And I can alse walk around and talk to people.
What was the first flight you ever took?
- I remember, it was my first flight that I have. I went to ShangHai. It's a city in the south of China. And it's famous for the economy and the leisure time of the people.
Do you prefer the window seat or aisle seat?
- I prefer the window seat, because when the plane is taking off or landing, I can look out of the window to enjoy the scenery.
- But for the long trip, I pray for the aisle seat, because it's convenient for you. I mean, to go to the bathroom.
- I enjoy the birds eye view from the window seat.
How early to you arrive at the airport for your flight?
Do you usually fly economy class or business class?
- I super wish I could fly business class on long flights, but I cannot afford business class, so I would if I could, but I can't, so I won't.
# Homework
Write a dialog at the check-in counter at the airport. You should say:
- What kind of seat do you want?
- How many bags you are checking?
- whether or not your bag is overweight.
Agent: Hi there, can I see your passport?
Me: Yes, here you go.
A: And where are you flying today?
M: I'm flying to Beijing.
A: Okay, you're flying economy right?
M: Yes.
A: Would you like an aisle seat or window seat.
M: A window seat for sure!
A: How many bags are you checking today?
M: 2.
A: Okay, please put them on the scale for measurement.
So, the first bag is free, but there will be a $75 charge for the second bag. How will you be paying for that?
M: I'll pay on credit card.
A: Great, so here are your boarding pass. Your gate is 60D, and the boarding time is 11:15. You should have plenty of time to make it through security.
Also, here are your baggage tags. Hold on to those in case your luggage gets lost.
M: Wonderful, thank you.
A: You're welcome. Have a great flight.
