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AOHT PHT Lesson 10
Air Transportation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |