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Introduction
Do you know the English words you need when traveling by plane?
In this lesson, you’ll practice airline and airport vocabulary through engaging exercises that move from easy to challenging. You’ll learn how to use common words like boarding pass, gate, luggage, and flight attendant in real travel situations.
Airline Vocabulary Exercises with Answers
Ready to take off? These airline vocabulary exercises will help you confidently use essential words and phrases related to air travel.
Exercise 1 – Match the Words with Their Meanings
Match each word with its correct meaning.Column A Column B 1. Airline a) A walkway between seats on an airplane 2. Gate b) A card that lets you get on the plane 3. Boarding pass c) The place where you check in for your flight 4. Flight attendant d) The company that operates the flight 5. Aisle e) A person who helps and serves passengers 6. Check-in counter f) The area where passengers wait before boarding 7. Overhead compartment g) The space above seats for bags
2. f
3. b
4. e
5. a
6. c
7. g
Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct word from the list below:
(airline, gate, flight attendant, boarding pass, luggage, overhead compartment, customs)
- We checked in early to get a good seat on the __________.
- Please show your __________ at the entrance before getting on the plane.
- The __________ helped passengers find their seats.
- You can store small bags in the __________ above your seat.
- Our flight leaves from __________ 12.
- Don’t forget to collect your __________ after you arrive.
- We had to go through __________ before leaving the airport.
2. boarding pass
3. flight attendant
4. overhead compartment
5. gate
6. luggage
7. customs
Exercise 3 – True or False
Decide whether each sentence is True or False.
- You get your boarding pass at the gate. _________
- A flight attendant is responsible for flying the plane. _________
- The overhead compartment is under the seat. _________
- “Delayed” means the flight will leave later than planned. _________
- You go through customs after landing in another country. _________
- Luggage and baggage mean the same thing. _________
- Boarding starts before passengers take their seats. _________
2. False – The pilot flies the plane, not the flight attendant.
3. False – The overhead compartment is above the seats, not under them.
4. True – “Delayed” means the flight is late and leaves later than planned.
5. True – You go through customs after you arrive in another country.
6. True – Luggage and baggage have the same meaning.
7. True – Boarding happens before passengers take their seats on the plane.
Exercise 4 – Complete the Dialogue
Complete the conversation using the words: (boarding pass, gate, check-in counter, luggage, flight attendant, boarding, customs)
- Passenger: Good morning. Where should I go to drop off my __________?
- Staff: You can do that at the __________ over there.
- Passenger: Thank you. What time does __________ start?
- Staff: It starts at __________ 5 at 9:45 a.m. Please have your __________ ready.
- Passenger: Sure. Will the __________ help me find my seat on the plane?
- Staff: Yes, they will. And don’t forget to go through __________ after you arrive.
2. check-in counter
3. boarding
4. gate
5. boarding pass
6. flight attendant
7. customs
Recap: Airline Vocabulary List
Here are some useful words to help you with the exercises:Word Meaning airline a company that provides air transport services (e.g., Emirates, Delta) boarding pass a document that allows you to enter the plane check-in counter the place where passengers register for their flight gate the area where passengers wait to board the plane luggage / baggage the bags and suitcases you travel with aisle the walkway between seats in an airplane overhead compartment the storage space above the seats flight attendant a person who serves passengers on a plane delayed when a flight leaves later than scheduled customs the area where your luggage is checked when entering a country boarding the process of getting on the plane
More Air Travel Vocabulary Word List
You’ve now practiced key airline vocabulary used in real travel situations — from check-in to boarding and arrival.
Keep reviewing these words until you can confidently talk about air travel in English!
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