Travel vocabulary

#121

turbulence

Noun

Example sentences

1. The seat belt sign came on because of turbulence.
2. The flight had a little turbulence over the mountains.
3. Try to stay calm during turbulence.

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#122

seat belt

Noun

Example sentences

1. Fasten your seat belt whenever the sign is on.
2. My seat belt was under the blanket.
3. The flight attendant checked each seat belt before landing.

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#123

overhead compartment

Noun

Example sentences

1. I placed my small suitcase in the overhead compartment.
2. The overhead compartment above my seat was full.
3. Be careful when opening the overhead compartment.

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#124

in-flight entertainment

Noun

Example sentences

1. The in-flight entertainment included films and games.
2. My screen for the in-flight entertainment did not work.
3. Headphones were provided for the in-flight entertainment.

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#125

in-flight meal

Noun

Example sentences

1. The in-flight meal included rice, chicken, and fruit.
2. I requested a vegetarian in-flight meal.
3. The crew served the in-flight meal two hours after takeoff.

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#126

direct flight

Noun

Example sentences

1. We booked a direct flight to avoid changing planes.
2. A direct flight may stop but keeps the same flight number.
3. The direct flight was more convenient for our family.

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#127

nonstop flight

Noun

Example sentences

1. A nonstop flight goes to the destination without stopping.
2. We found a nonstop flight from Dubai to London.
3. The nonstop flight saved us several hours.

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#128

connecting flight

Noun

Example sentences

1. Our connecting flight leaves from another terminal.
2. We missed the connecting flight because the first plane was late.
3. Allow enough time between flights when booking a connecting flight.

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#129

connection

Noun

Example sentences

1. We have a two-hour connection in Doha.
2. The short connection made us nervous.
3. The airline helped us after we missed our connection.

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#130

layover

Noun

Example sentences

1. We had a six-hour layover at the airport.
2. During the layover, we ate and rested.
3. A long layover can make the journey tiring.

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#131

stopover

Noun

Example sentences

1. We planned a two-day stopover in Istanbul.
2. The airline allowed one free stopover.
3. A stopover gave us time to explore another city.

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#132

transit

Noun

Example sentences

1. Passengers in transit should follow the purple signs.
2. We stayed in the transit area between flights.
3. A transit visa may be required in some countries.

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#133

transfer

Noun

Example sentences

1. The transfer between terminals took twenty minutes.
2. Our luggage was moved automatically during the transfer.
3. A staff member guided us through the transfer.

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#134

domestic flight

Noun

Example sentences

1. A domestic flight travels within one country.
2. We took a domestic flight from Sana'a to Aden.
3. You may need less check-in time for a domestic flight.

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#135

international flight

Noun

Example sentences

1. Arrive early for an international flight.
2. Our international flight required passport control.
3. The international flight lasted eight hours.

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#136

long-haul flight

Noun

Example sentences

1. Wear comfortable clothes on a long-haul flight.
2. I walked around the cabin during the long-haul flight.
3. A long-haul flight can cross several time zones.

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#137

short-haul flight

Noun

Example sentences

1. The short-haul flight lasted only one hour.
2. No full meal was served on the short-haul flight.
3. We used a smaller aircraft for the short-haul flight.

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#138

economy class

Noun

Example sentences

1. We traveled in economy class to save money.
2. Economy class seats were simple but comfortable.
3. Meals were included in the economy class ticket.

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#139

premium economy

Noun

Example sentences

1. Premium economy offered more legroom.
2. She paid extra for a premium economy seat.
3. The premium economy cabin was quieter than economy class.

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#140

business class

Noun

Example sentences

1. Business class passengers boarded early.
2. He used points to book business class.
3. The business class seat turned into a flat bed.

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