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Useful English Phrases

at the Airport

1) Buying a ticket 

Matt  : I'd like to reserve two seats to New York.
Lady: Will that be one way or round trip?
Matt : How much is a round trip ticket?
Lady : It's $819. Will you pay by check or by credit card?
Matt : Here's my Visa Card. Can we get an aisle seat please?
Lady: You can choose your seat when you check in.

2) Checking In

Lady: Can I see your ticket and passport, please?
Matt: Here they are. Can we get one seat near the aisle?
Lady: Yes, that's no problem. You're in seats 27B and 27C.
Matt: Thanks. Where do we go next?
Lady: Go to Gate A8, straight ahead then turn left.





3) On the Airplane
Lady: Would you like something to drink?
Matt: Could I have Coke with no ice?
Lady: Here you are. Please fill out this form before the plane lands.
Matt: What is this form for?
Lady: It's a Customs and Immigration form. You will use that in the airport before you can enter the country.






4) The Arrival
Lady: Thank you for flying East West Airlines!
Matt: I had a good trip. Thanks for your help.
Lady: It was our pleasure and we hope to see you again.











5) Getting through Customs
Gentleman: Do you have anything to declare?
Matt: I just have one bottle of wine. It's a gift for my friend.
Gentleman: How much wine is in the bottle?
Matt: It contains 750ml.
Gentleman: That's fine. Have a nice stay.









                                                                                                                                                                        6) Getting your luggage
Matt: At which carousel will our luggage be?
Gentleman: At number 5, over there.
Matt: Great! I'll get a cart right away.
Gentleman: Be sure you have your luggage ticket.
Matt: Yes, it's right here attached to my plane ticket.







7) Going through Immigration
Gentleman: What's in the small bag?
Matt: I have a laptop computer and some books.
Gentleman: Could you open it please and turn on your computer.
Matt: Sure. It will take a few moments to boot up.
Gentleman: Okay, everything seems okay. You can go. 





8) Get out!
Matt: Excuse me, where can I get a taxi?
GGo down to the end of the hall and the taxis are waiting just outside.
Thank you!

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