16 | Flight Bookings

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Flight Bookings"

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SEWT Team
September 04, 2025

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Understanding “flight bookings” is an essential topic for you, an ESL learner, because it allows you to travel more easily and confidently in English-speaking environments. Whether you're buying a ticket, checking in at the airport, or asking about delays, being able to communicate clearly can make your journey much smoother. Today’s vocabulary will help you understand booking details, speak with airline staff, and manage your travel plans more effectively. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Departure (Noun): The time or act of leaving from a place, especially on a journey.

  2. Arrival (Noun): The act of coming to a destination after traveling.

  3. Round-trip (Adjective / Noun): A journey to a place and back again.

  4. Layover (Noun): A short stop between flights, usually at a different airport.

  5. Boarding pass (Noun): A document or ticket that allows you to enter the airplane.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Departure

    • Our departure is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.

    • Please arrive at the airport two hours before departure.

    • The flight was delayed due to weather at the departure city.

  2. Arrival

    • The arrival time is listed on your ticket.

    • We waited at the gate to watch his arrival.

    • The airport was very busy during arrival hours.

  3. Round-trip 

    • I booked a round-trip flight from New York to Tokyo.

    • A round-trip ticket is usually cheaper than two one-way flights.

    • Are you flying one-way or round-trip?

  4. Layover

    • We have a two-hour layover in Chicago.

    • The layover was long enough for lunch and a nap.

    • I prefer direct flights so I don’t have to deal with a layover.

  5. Boarding pass

    • Show your boarding pass at the gate before boarding the plane.

    • I saved my boarding pass on my phone.

    • They printed my boarding pass at the check-in counter.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

When making your flight booking, make sure to double-check the departure and arrival times. If you choose a round-trip flight, you may save money and avoid confusion. Be sure to check whether your flight includes a layover, and don’t forget to keep your boarding pass ready when it’s time to board the plane.