English vocabulary at the airport
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the host teaches viewers English vocabulary related to air travel, from booking transfers and checking in to navigating airports and understanding flight terminology. Tips on airport services, security checks, and duty-free shopping are also shared, making it an informative guide for future travelers.
Takeaways
- 😀 Learning English at the airport can help you understand the vocabulary and processes involved in flying.
- 🚖 When arriving at the airport, you can choose between a pre-booked transfer or a taxi, with public transportation also being an option.
- 🏢 It's crucial to identify your terminal and airline, as this information is essential for navigating the airport.
- 🧳 Depending on your location, you may need to rent a luggage cart, which can be free or require payment.
- 🛫 For domestic flights, online check-in is common and allows you to have your boarding pass on your phone.
- 🛂 Security checks are mandatory, and for international flights, customs declarations are necessary for items like large sums of cash or valuable items.
- 🏃♀️ TSA PreCheck in the U.S. offers a faster security screening process for eligible travelers.
- ✈️ Arriving early for your flight is recommended, especially for international flights, to account for potential delays and enjoy the airport amenities.
- 🛍 Shopping at the airport can be expensive, so it's often better to purchase items before flying, especially for long flights where food may not be provided.
- 🛫 Boarding groups are designated based on class of travel, and it's important to know your group to ensure timely boarding.
- 🛃 Duty-free shopping offers tax-free purchases on certain items, which can be a good opportunity for travelers flying internationally.
Q & A
What is the difference between a transfer and a taxi when arriving at the airport?
-A transfer is a more formal service that you have to pre-book, while a taxi is a car that you can catch on the street or arrange through an app like Uber.
Why is it important to know your airline and terminal information at the airport?
-Knowing your airline and terminal is crucial because it helps you navigate to the correct location for check-in and boarding, ensuring a smooth travel experience.
What does 'carry-on' or 'hand luggage' refer to in the context of air travel?
-Carry-on or hand luggage refers to the items that a passenger takes on the airplane with them, as opposed to checked baggage.
What is the significance of having a boarding pass for domestic and international flights?
-A boarding pass is essential for both domestic and international flights as it serves as proof of your reservation and allows you to board the plane. For most countries, you can use a digital boarding pass on your phone.
What is a security check and why is it necessary?
-A security check is a process where travelers and their belongings are screened for security threats. It is necessary to ensure the safety of all passengers on the flight.
What is TSA Pre and how does it benefit travelers in the U.S.?
-TSA Pre is a program for U.S. residents that allows for expedited security screening. It involves a background check and, if approved, gives you access to a separate line with faster security checks, saving time.
Why is it recommended to arrive early for a flight, especially international flights?
-Arriving early allows time for check-in, security checks, and potential delays. For international flights, arriving at least two and a half hours early is recommended to account for additional processes like passport control.
What is the purpose of a pat down during a security check?
-A pat down is a random security check where an officer physically searches a passenger to ensure they are not carrying any prohibited items or weapons.
Why might it be a good idea to check out the business lounge at the airport?
-The business lounge can offer a more comfortable waiting area with amenities like free Wi-Fi, refreshments, and sometimes even shower facilities, making the wait before a flight more enjoyable.
What is the difference between a domestic and an international flight?
-A domestic flight is within one country, while an international flight involves crossing international borders. International flights typically require additional procedures like customs checks.
Why is it important to check the departures board at the airport?
-The departures board provides crucial information about flight status and gate assignments. It helps passengers ensure they are at the correct gate and aware of any changes in their flight schedule.
What is the significance of boarding groups in the context of air travel?
-Boarding groups determine the order in which passengers board the plane. Knowing your boarding group helps you understand when you can start boarding and ensures a more organized boarding process.
What is duty-free shopping and why might it be advantageous for travelers?
-Duty-free shopping allows travelers to purchase goods without paying certain taxes, typically available in international terminals. This can result in significant savings, especially on luxury items like perfumes and cosmetics.
What is the difference between a direct flight and a connecting flight?
-A direct flight goes from the origin to the destination without any stops, while a connecting flight involves one or more stops at intermediate airports. Connecting flights can sometimes be cheaper or more convenient.
What is a red-eye flight and why is it called that?
-A red-eye flight is an overnight flight that departs very early in the morning or late at night. The term comes from the red eyes that passengers often have due to lack of sleep during the flight.
What is the benefit of collecting miles for frequent flyers?
-Collecting miles allows frequent flyers to redeem them for free or discounted flights, upgrades, or other travel benefits. This can significantly enhance the value of their travel experience.
What is the difference between business class and first class on U.S. flights?
-In the U.S., first class often just means wider seats compared to business class, without the additional luxury features that might be found in first class on international flights.
What should passengers do upon arrival at their destination airport?
-For domestic flights, passengers go to baggage claim and then to taxis or other transportation. For international flights, passengers must go through passport control before collecting their bags and exiting the airport.
Outlines
🛫 Airport Arrival and Check-In
The video begins with the host arriving at the airport, explaining the difference between a pre-booked transfer and a taxi. They discuss the importance of knowing your terminal and airline, and how to handle luggage with or without a cart. The host, carrying only a carry-on, demonstrates the process of checking in, either via a terminal or at the counter, and the convenience of having a digital boarding pass. They also touch on the distinction between domestic and international flights, and the process of going through security checks, including TSA Pre for expedited screening.
✈️ Flight Departure and Boarding
In this segment, the host emphasizes the importance of checking the departures board to know when and where your flight is departing. They mention the potential time it takes to reach your gate and the risk of missing your flight if you're late. The video also covers the experience of shopping at the airport, noting the high prices and suggesting buying necessities before flying. The host shares personal anecdotes about flying without food on economy flights and the benefits of duty-free shopping, particularly for expensive items like perfumes and cosmetics.
🛍️ Airport Shopping and Connecting Flights
The host discusses their personal experience with duty-free shopping, highlighting the inconvenience of having to wait until landing to receive purchased items. They compare airport services in different countries, noting the lack of free amenities in U.S. airports compared to others. The video covers the concept of connecting flights and the strategy of taking a break between long flights. The host also introduces terms like 'long haul' and 'red-eye' flights, and discusses the American obsession with collecting miles for flights, which can be redeemed for business class travel.
🛬 Arrival and Immigration
The final segment of the video covers the process of arriving at a destination, detailing the steps of going through baggage claim and immigration. The host warns about potential long waits at passport control, especially in busy airports like New York or Los Angeles, and advises viewers to be prepared with water, snacks, and entertainment. They conclude by thanking viewers for watching and encouraging them to subscribe for more content.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Transfer
💡Terminal
💡Carry-on
💡Check-in
💡Security Check
💡TSA Pre
💡Boarding Pass
💡Duty-Free
💡Economy Class
💡Connecting Flight
💡Miles
Highlights
Introduction to learning English at the airport, with a focus on flying from New York to San Francisco.
Explanation of the difference between a transfer and a taxi, and the option of using public transportation.
Importance of knowing the terminal and airline information for navigating the airport.
Options for carrying luggage, including renting a cart or carrying it yourself.
Difference between carry-on and checked luggage, and the process of checking in for a flight.
Use of online check-in and digital boarding passes for domestic flights.
Description of the security check process and the difference between domestic and international flights.
Introduction to TSA Pre, a program that allows for faster security screening for eligible travelers.
Advice on arriving early for flights, with specific time recommendations for international and domestic flights.
Experience with being selected for a pat-down during security checks and the additional time required.
Importance of checking the departure time and gate information to ensure timely arrival.
Observations on the high cost of items at airport stores and the recommendation to purchase necessities beforehand.
Discussion on the lack of complimentary food on some flights and the need to bring your own food.
Explanation of boarding groups and the process of boarding a flight.
Advantages of duty-free shopping for travelers on international flights.
Differences in airport services and amenities between countries, such as free strollers and coffee.
Description of connecting flights and the considerations involved in choosing them over direct flights.
Discussion on the concept of a long flight and the term 'red-eye flight' in American English.
Importance of collecting miles for frequent travelers and the benefits of redeeming them for flights.
Difference between business class and first class, particularly in the context of American flights.
Instructions for fastening seat belts during takeoff and landing.
Process for arriving at a destination, including baggage claim and immigration procedures.
Transcripts
hey guys welcome to lingua marina today
we're going to learn english at the
airport i'm actually flying from new
york back home to san francisco
and i'm going to teach you everything
that is connected with flying so
hopefully that next time that you fly
somewhere you'll be able to use the
words that you learned in this video so
listen and watch carefully let's start
so we just arrived at the airport and uh
i booked a transfer for the transfer
company but you can also book a taxi so
transfer is something more formal and
something you have to pre-book a taxi is
a car that you just catch on the street
or use uber app to get it
of course depending on the city you will
be able to use public transportation to
get to the airport now once you're here
you need to figure out which terminal
you're in and normally your ticket would
have that information
now we're at terminal 5
and my airline is jetblue this
information is extremely important
because once you have it you know where
to go
you can either carry your luggage
yourself but you can rent a cart
depending on where you are
it's either free or not in the us it's
not free so you actually need to pay to
rent a car and i only have my carry-on
with me
so carry-on or hand luggage is something
that i'm gonna take on the airplane with
me so i don't really need a car
let's go and check in for the flight
you can check in yourself using your
terminal
and then drop off your bags
at the counter or you can just go to the
counter and they will do everything for
you but because i only have a carry-on
and this is a domestic flight a domestic
flight is within one country if you're
flying out of the country it's called
international so because i'm on a
domestic flight
i did online check-in and i have my
boarding pass in my phone already and
in most of the countries you won't need
to print your boarding pass you just
show them your phone and you go
okay i just went through a thing called
security check this is where they screen
your bags this is where they check your
id again because i'm traveling
domestically there were no customs
customs is where you have to declare
things if you're carrying over know ten
thousand dollars in cash or you're
bringing mona lisa with you from paris
like a real one you have to declare that
if you're traveling internationally
again with domestic flight you don't
need to do that
and then another thing that i've only
seen it in the u.s it's called tsa pre
basically what this means is that if
you're a resident in the u.s they screen
you
once before the flight they give you
this id number they check your criminal
record if everything is fine they give
you an id number which gives you
an option to go through a separate line
where everything is a lot faster like
the whole security check because you
know how you normally if you go through
a security check they would ask you to
take your laptop out they would ask you
to take your shoes off now if you're a
tsa pre and traveling in the us from the
us then you have a separate line which
is a lot faster and i did it i think
three years ago and it was free with my
bank card
and it just saves a lot of time
it's always a good idea to arrive early
for your flight
if it's an international flight
that's at least two and a half hours if
it's domestic then well an hour and a
half
just because every airport is so
exciting and once you go through the
passport control once you check in your
bags you have all the stores you have
plenty of things to do i couldn't really
film when i was going through a security
check but something happened there
i was selected for a pat down
it happens randomly you go through
security and they tell you you know
you're selected for a random check which
means you need to allow additional five
to ten minutes or sometimes twenty for
them to check you so basically they pat
you
from head to feet to check whether you
have any weapons on you or whatever so
for me it took less than five minutes i
went through an additional screening and
now i'm free to do whatever i have an
hour and a half before my flight departs
but the boarding starts 40 minutes prior
to departure so i have half an hour to
walk around the airport to show you
things i'm actually gonna check out the
business lounge and i'm gonna show you
what's going on during this part of the
flight
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this is called departures and a rivals
board this is where you check
when your flight departs and which gate
you need to go to
now it's super important that you
actually check how long it's going to
take you to get to the gate because at
some airports like frankfurt airport or
london airport london heathrow it can
take you 20 minutes to get to your gate
so it's super important to time that
otherwise if you're late for boarding
you can be denied boarding even if
you're checked in even if you passed
everything they can tell you you know
your flight is already closed
go ahead and book another flight which
is kind of stressful in some airports if
it's the last call for your flight they
would actually announce
and i've had the situation a couple of
times when they were like miss mcgilko
this is the last call for your flight
and i would run like crazy in the u.s
they don't normally do that i guess it's
just is there too many people here like
it would be too stressful for everyone
to listen to the announcements all the
time so just make sure you're not late
for your boarding
air force security
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my daughter emily loves airplanes so i'm
gonna get one for her so she could play
i don't know maybe this one
i'm at the gate getting ready to fly
excited about the flight because i slept
for three hours this night
and the flight is six hours which means
i would probably sleep for
four hours and i'm
really looking forward to it
now buying things at the airport can be
extremely expensive this is a 15
plastic airplane and water can cost five
dollars and
food can be super expensive so
it is a good idea to buy everything
before you actually fly because at the
airport stores are like a monopoly they
can set extremely high prices and it is
better to buy your food beforehand by
the way if you're flying in the u.s or
from the us to canada and you're from a
different country
make sure you have your own food because
they don't give you food if you're
flying economy
even if it's a six-hour flight like on
this flight i was lucky i got an upgrade
but on this flight they're not going to
give food to people
in the couch and couch is another word
for economy
in the u.s economy class so always
always have your food it happened to me
i think it was back in 2014 when i was
flying
in canada from toronto to vancouver
which is like a five hour flight and i
didn't know but like it was my first
time
flying within
canada and i didn't know that they were
not going to give us food and the only
option for me to eat was to buy
something on the airplane again
overpriced not healthy not delicious
so since then i always have my food with
me
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now when boarding the flight there are
actually several groups when you board
and if you're flying business or first
to boarding in the first group so
basically depending on the class
you're assigned to a different group it
is normally written on your boarding
pass so when you're ready to board make
sure you know which group you're in
because they're gonna announce
group number four boarding group number
five boarding and you can't really board
before your group is announced but you
can board after that just make sure you
don't miss the flight
i know in some countries they don't
allow you to sit on the floor
i just loved it since the first time i
traveled sitting on the floor
then you can sit anywhere anyways what i
wanted to tell you is that if you're
traveling internationally you also have
this opportunity to shop without taxes
which is called duty free basically
price can be seven to ten percent
cheaper compared to local stores
and if you are looking to buy something
more expensive like maybe perfume or
maybe some makeup
it makes sense to buy it in a duty-free
shop so if you have time at the airport
and you decided that you want to treat
yourself then do some duty-free shopping
now this is a domestic terminal so they
don't have any duty-free shops here but
if it's an international terminal any
store there except for like food stores
will be duty free i used to like
shopping duty-free
but what i didn't like is that sometimes
you buy things they take them away from
you
so you don't consume them in the country
and they give you everything when you
land in your destination country and it
just adds more hassle i think that
happened to me in canada when i was
flying back to russia they took
everything away
and then they gave me everything back
when we landed in russia
and i bought this face cream that i
really wanted to use
when we were flying i don't know there
are so many surprises when you fly i'm
trying to
talk about everything that could
possibly happen but you know i've been
flying a lot since i was 14 i've been
flying alone um but every airport is
different every country is different i
would say american airport is where you
get
less service like
in dubai for example you can get a free
stroller for your kids
in some german airports you can get a
free coffee free water
you have very good restaurants here it's
much more like everything in the u.s
like you have some fast food joints you
have some souvenir stores but they don't
provide you with free strollers no free
coffee or tea
you can find some water fountains to
drink for free basically that's it
i like the fact that in the us you can
buy makeup like this from a vending
machine
this is kylie cosmetics oh this i think
this is super cool
okay this is the rest from pretty
standard i'm not going to film in here
but
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okay sometimes you cannot get a direct
flight to your destination which means
for example if i wanted to fly from new
york to san francisco i had an option to
buy a non-stop light which i got
but sometimes you get two flights and
then you have your flight and your
connecting flight normally it is cheaper
so some people prefer to do that and
they would fly from new york to say
texas austin then change there change
their flights and fly to san francisco
takes a bit longer sometimes it's
cheaper and sometimes it just makes more
sense for example when we fly
from san francisco to st petersburg
first of all there are no direct flights
and second i like to take a break
between a transatlantic flight and a
transatlantic flight is basically what
it is you fly
above the atlantic ocean
normally lasts for me like 11 hours so i
like to take a break at the airport stay
the hotel
and then take my connecting flight to my
destination a couple more terms that i
want you to know a long whole flight is
normally a flight that's longer than six
to seven hours and another term uh very
popular in the u.s called a red eye
flight basically i like how american
english is created basically a red-eye
flight is when you have to wake up super
early maybe like even 2 a.m in the night
to get your flight and when you arrive
because you didn't sleep well your eyes
are red so this is called a red eye
flight now americans are obsessed with
collecting miles and i'm obsessed with
collecting miles you get uh
some banks uh give you miles for using
their credit cards like chase bank or
brax so you collect miles and then you
can redeem them for your flight this
means you can fly business class for
like 60 dollars and 150 000 miles which
again in my case because i have a
business and we have a lot of
transactions we have a lot of miles that
i can redeem for business class flights
now one more thing
there is business class and sometimes
there is first class now first is
supposed to be like extra luxury but not
in the u.s sometimes first class in the
us just means wider seats and that's it
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on the airplane
don't forget to fasten your belt
for takeoff
and landing
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okay
i have arrived i slept through the whole
flight which is perfect now when you
arrive
if it's a domestic flight you just go to
baggage claim
to get your suitcase and then you go to
taxis and then you're out and that's it
if you apply an international you have
another passport control when you out in
the country and something to remember
about the united states especially if
you're coming to new york or los angeles
sometimes you can wait for
two hours in line just to get through
passport control so just get ready when
i arrived for the first time i was like
we missed our connecting flight and i
was so tired and i didn't have water
just make sure you have your water you
have maybe a book uh you have something
to eat because the lines can be crazy
here in the us
thank you guys so much for watching this
video to the very end i hope you enjoyed
the content and if you're not yet
subscribed to my channel the red button
is down below hit subscribe i'll see you
very soon in my next videos bye
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