Beginner Dialogues - At the Airport

You can expect polite questions when checking-in, going through customs and boarding plans at the airport. Private questions are asked with 'can' and 'may'. Study vocabulary related to travel to help you prepare you for speaking English in airports.

Checking In

1. Good morning. Can I have your ticket, please?
2. Here you are.

1. Thank you. Would you like smoking or non-smoking?
2. Non-smoking, please.

1. Would you like a window or an aisle seat?
2. An aisle seat, please.

1. Do you have any baggage?
2. Yes, this suitcase and this carry-on bag.

1. Here's your boarding pass. Have a nice flight.
2. Thank you.

Passport Control

1. Good morning. Can I see your passport?
2. Here you are.

1. Thank you very much. Are you a tourist or on business?
2. I'm a tourist.

1. That's fine. Have a pleasant stay.
2. Thank you.

Key Vocabulary

Can I have your ticket?
smoking, non-smoking
window, aisle seat
baggage, suitcase, carry-on bag
boarding pass
flight
Can I see your passport?
tourist, business

More Beginning Dialogues

• Introductions
• Telling the Time
• Giving Personal Information
• In a Shop
• Asking for Directions
• In a Motel / Hotel
• In a Restaurant