Flying Soon? Here's Your Essential Airport Check-In Guide

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Basic Check-in Agent: Good morning. May I have your passport and ticket, please? Passenger: Good morning. Here they are. Agent: Thank you. Are you checking any bags today? Passenger: Yes, I have one suitcase. Agent: Please place your suitcase on the scale. Passenger: Sure. Agent: Your bag is within the weight limit. Here’s your boarding pass. Your flight departs from Gate 15 at 10:30 AM. Passenger: Thank you very much. Agent: You’re welcome. Have a great flight! VOCABULARY Step 1: When you arrive at the airport, you need to find your airline's check-in counter. For example, LATAM Airlines, Avianca Airlines, or Aeromexico. Check-in Counter: The check-in counter is where you show your passport and ticket, check your luggage, and get your boarding pass. Passport: A passport is a small book with your photo that allows you to travel to other countries. You need your passport to check in for your flight. Ticket: A ticket is a document that shows you have paid for a flight. An e-ticket is an electronic version you receive by email. Show your ticket or e-ticket to the check-in agent. Luggage or Baggage: Luggage refers to the bags and suitcases you take on a trip. Passengers usually have to check in their larger bags, typically those that weigh more than 10kg, depending on the class. Airlines have a weight limit for checked bags, usually between 23 to 32kg, depending on the airline. This is the maximum weight your luggage can be without extra fees. Baggage Tagging: The checked luggage is tagged with the passenger’s flight details and destination. Check-in bags are transported in the aircraft's cargo hold. Carry-on: A carry-on bag is a small bag that you can take with you on the plane and keep in the cabin, usually weighing up to 7 to 10kg. Boarding Pass: A boarding pass is a paper or electronic pass that you need to get on the plane. It has your seat number and gate information. Gate: The gate is the place in the airport where you wait to board your plane. It is usually numbered. Your boarding pass will tell you your gate number. Security Check: After check-in, you must go through the security check. See you in our next video!