Real Talk #037 – How to check in for a flight
Whether you’re on vacation or travelling for business, chances are, you’re going to have to get on a plane in the coming years. In this episode of Real Talk, Andrew and Jeremy go over the phrases and terms used at the airport before you can get on a flight.
Fun facts
Chicago’s O’Hare airport is the busiest airport in the world. Since 2014, it accepts the most travellers every year, as well as boasting the most takeoffs and landings. Before 2014, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport was the busiest.
Expressions included in the study guide
- Travel light
- To check in
- Check a bag
- Layover
- To offset
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Real Talk #037 – How to check in for a flight
Whether you’re on vacation or travelling for business, chances are, you’re going to have to get on a plane in the coming years. In this episode of Real Talk, Andrew and Jeremy go over the phrases and terms used at the airport before you can get on a flight.
Fun facts
Chicago’s O’Hare airport is the busiest airport in the world. Since 2014, it accepts the most travellers every year, as well as boasting the most takeoffs and landings. Before 2014, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport was the busiest.Expressions included in the study guide
- Travel light
- To check in
- Check a bag
- Layover
- To offset
Copyright: Culips.com For more information about this episode, visit culips.com. Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Jeremy Brinkerhoff
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step
On by Jahzzar
Episode preparation/research: Kassy White
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Lisa Hoekstra
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Chuttersnap (Unsplash.com)
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