A long, paved strip of land on which aircraft land and take off.
Runway
The counter where you register as a passenger and receive your boarding pass.
Check-in Desk
An exclusive waiting area offering comfort and refreshments for specific passengers.
Airline Lounge
The specific area or door where passengers wait to board their aircraft.
Gate
To report your arrival at the airport to confirm your presence and get a boarding pass.
Check In
A non-stop flight that covers a very long distance, usually over 6 hours.
Long-haul Flight
The area where passengers and carry-on items are screened for prohibited items.
Security
The narrow passage between the rows of seats.
Aisle
To complete a form or document by providing required information.
Fill In
A designated area where passengers can leave their large suitcases after checking in.
Baggage Drop
To collect someone or retrieve luggage from the carousel.
Pick Up
To enter or board the aircraft.
Get On
Tiredness and confusion felt after a long flight across several time zones.
Jet Lag
The moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly.
Take Off
A line of seats extending from one side of the aircraft to the other.
Row
Sudden, violent movements of air that cause the aircraft to shake.
Turbulence
The area in the arrivals hall where passengers collect their checked luggage from a carousel.
Baggage Reclaim
Safety straps designed to hold passengers in their seats.
Seat Belts
The staff members who look after the safety and comfort of passengers during a flight.
Cabin Crew
The government department responsible for checking for illegal items and collecting taxes.
Customs
To take someone to the airport and leave them there.
Drop Off
A large digital display showing flight numbers, destinations, and status updates.
Departures Board
To leave or exit the aircraft after it has landed.
Get Off
A building at an airport where passengers transfer between ground transportation and the aircraft.
Airport Terminal
A flight between two places that does not require a passenger to change planes.
Direct Flight
A journey requiring passengers to change planes at an intermediate airport.
Connecting Flight