Airport Announcements English Listening (B1)

Summary

This transcript outlines announcements for passengers of Lanka Airlines flight 692, traveling to Antofagasta, Chile, and continuing to Santiago. The script includes information about gate changes, delays, and boarding procedures. Initially, passengers are told to proceed to gate 26b, but later, a gate change to 16c is announced. The flight faces a mechanical issue, causing a delay, with the new departure time set for 7:00 PM. Passengers requiring assistance or traveling with children are boarded first, and passengers in first or business class are also prioritized. Apologies for the delay are issued to passengers.

Takeaways

• 😀 Lanka Airlines Flight 692 has a service to Antofagasta, Chile, and continuing to Santiago.
• 😀 The boarding for Flight 692 was initially scheduled for Gate 26B, but it was later changed to Gate 16C.
• 😀 Passengers with boarding passes are instructed to pass through security and proceed immediately to the gate.
• 😀 A mechanical issue caused a delay, and the new departure time for Flight 692 is set at 7:00 PM.
• 😀 The airline apologized for the delay and informed passengers of the new departure time.
• 😀 Passengers traveling on Flight 692 were requested to take their seats following the announcement of the delay.
• 😀 Boarding began at Gate 16C for Flight 692, with priority boarding for passengers with small children or those requiring assistance.
• 😀 Passengers with first class or business class boarding passes were also given priority during boarding.
• 😀 Passengers traveling under the 'Wide World Alliance' program were called to board.
• 😀 The flight's initial destination was Antofagasta, Chile, with a continuing service to Santiago, Chile.

Q & A

What is the flight number mentioned in the announcements?

The flight number mentioned is Lanka Airlines flight 692.

Where is Lanka Airlines flight 692 traveling to?

Lanka Airlines flight 692 is traveling to Antofagasta, Chile, with continuing service to Santiago.

What is the gate number for boarding the flight initially?

The initial gate for boarding was gate 26B.

What gate is announced as the new gate for boarding?

The new gate for boarding is gate 16C.

What should passengers with boarding passes do after hearing the announcement?

Passengers with boarding passes should pass through security and proceed immediately to the gate.

What caused the delay of the flight?

The delay was caused by a mechanical problem with the aircraft.

What is the new departure time for flight 692?

The new departure time for flight 692 is at 7:00 PM.

Which passengers are given priority for boarding?

Passengers requiring assistance or those with small children will be boarded first.

What is the specific group of passengers mentioned for priority boarding?

Passengers in the 'Wide World Alliance' and those with first class or business class boarding passes are given priority.

What is the announcement regarding the flight's status after the gate change?

The announcement confirms that Lanka Airlines flight 692 is now ready for boarding through gate 16C, and the flight is available for boarding.