Dialogue 9

- Excuse me, is this the right check-in for Dallas?

- Yes, it is. Can I see your ticket and passport, please? …And how many bags do you have to check in?

- None, I just have hand luggage. Can I have an aisle seat?

- Yes, we have one left.

- Good, I have long legs so I need some space! I’m flying on to Los Angeles – it’s a long flight. Do I need to clear customs in Dallas?

- No, you can clear customs in Los Angeles.

- Fine.

- Here’s your boarding card. It’s Gate 16, boarding at 4.10. Have a good flight.

- Thank you.

Dialogue 10

- Excuse me! Where the departure gate for flight 645 Boston – New-York? The boarding has just been announced, and I haven’t checked in yet.

- Hurry up! The plane’s taking off in half an hour. What’s your company?

- BOAC.

- Your check-in desk is over there. You get your boarding pass and leave your luggage right at the desk.

- By the way, how much luggage is allowed free of charge?

- No more than 30 kilograms. And you certainly have to pay for excess weight.

On Board

Dialogue 11

- Would you like a drink, sir?

- Yes, a mineral water, please.

- Ice and lemon?

- Just lemon. And have you got today’s English newspapers?

- No, I’m afraid I haven’t. I’ll try and find one for you later.

- Thank you.

Dialogue 12

- Tea or coffee?

- Tea, please.

- Milk?

- Yes, please.

- Sugar?

- No, Thanks. …And do you know when we get into Sydney?

- We’re due in at five o’clock, but I think we’re going to be late.

Dialogue 13

- Excuse me, I think that’s my seat.

- Oh, I’m sorry. I’ll move.

- Can I put your bag up for you?

- Yes, please. Thanks.

- Do you need your coat?

- Yes, please.

Dialogue 14

- Look! The take-off time is 15.30, and they haven’t started the engines yet. Something is up, I’m afraid. Where’s the emergency exit?

- Come on! Don’t worry! The flight is delayed by half an hour. We’ll take off at 16.00. There’s nothing to be afraid of.

- I don’t like this plane. Next time we’ll fly by Panam.

- Panam doesn’t fly its planes to Austin.

- Why did you take the economy class? The business class is much more comfortable. And they serve food there.

- We had a meal half an hour ago. And didn’t you tell me that you hate to travel business class?

- Oh, my!.. How long is the flight to Austin?

- The landing time is 17.30. Two hours all in all.

- Is it a direct flight or do we stop anywhere?

- No, it’s a non-stop flight. Is there anything else?

- Yes…No…Yes! I’m already airsick. Call the flight attendant, please!

Dialogue 15

- Excuse me, what time do we arrive in Frankfurt?

- We’re due in at 10.15, but unfortunately we’re going to be half an hour late. Would you like a drink from the bar?

- Yes, please. Can I have a mineral water? Thank you. How much is it?

- Nothing, sir. The drinks are complimentary.