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AOHT PHT Lesson 10
Air Transportation
Term | Definition |
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arrival time | The time a plane will land at an airport. |
baggage claim | The area in the airport where passengers go to collect their luggage. |
boarding pass | The ticket passengers need to enter the plane and locate their seat. |
business class | A section of the plane reserved for travelers who want to upgrade from the standard seat size, amenities, and service. |
carry-on | The bags passengers bring with them on the plane. |
checked luggage | Bags that are put in the cargo area of the plane, which is inaccessible by passengers. |
check-in | The process passengers must go through when first arriving at the airport before going through security. |
coach class | The section of the plane that offers standard seat size, amenities, and service; typically the least expensive section. Also called economy class. |
cockpit | The area where the pilot sits to operate the plane; remains closed and locked during flight for security reasons. |
connecting flight | The airplane a passenger catches after a layover. |
departure time | The time a plane will leave from an airport. |
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) | The federal agency that develops and enforces safety regulations and advancements. |
first class | The section of the plane that offers largest seat size and highest-quality amenities and service. |
flight attendant | The airline employee responsible for providing service to passengers and ensuring their in-flight safety. |
flight number | The number that identifies a particular flight and that passengers use to find their gate number and plane. |
layover | A stop in an airport before reaching the final destination. |
one-way ticket | A ticket that passengers buy to fly to a destination but not to return. |
red-eye | A flight that departs late at night and arrives during early morning hours. |
round-trip ticket | A ticket that passengers buy to travel to a destination and back again. |
ticketing agent | An airline employee who checks in passengers, checks luggage, and prints boarding passes. |
TSA (Transportation Security Administration) | A federal agency that protects transportation systems in the United States and ensures safe air travel; employees serve as security officers in airports. |