a short stay while you are on a longer journey
stopover/layover
the action of registration
check-in
an area in an airport where passports are checked
passport control
a device that moves up & down carrying people from one floor to another
lifts
the part of an airport that deals with passengers who are leaving
departures
an area in an airport terminal that controls access to a passenger aircraft
gate
a flight that require passengers to leave the plane and board a different aircraft to reach final destination
connecting flight
a place at the airport where you can buy things without taxes
duty-free shop
the place in an airport where you get your cases and bags when you arrive after flying
baggage reclaim
the part of an airport where passengers arrive
arrivals
a place, usually at an airport, where you can drop your cases and bags
bag drop
the place at airport where officials check incoming luggage
customs
a large metal basket or frame on wheels, used for transporting heavy or large items
trolley
a search of a person and their baggage for weapons (arms) or explosives
security check
an area or building at airport that is used by passengers leaving or arriving by plane
terminal
a place where you wait for you flight
departure lounge