Transit and Delay
Transit and Delay
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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
connecting flight
Noun
kəˈnektɪŋ flaɪt
a flight that requires passengers to switch planes or airlines in order to reach their destination
I waited seven hours for my connecting flight.
alternative
Adjective
ɔːlˈtərnətɪv
that offers another choice
We need an alternative way to drive home.
airport shuttle bus
Noun
erˌpɔːrt ˈʃʌtl bʌs
a bus that transports people to/from the airport
The airport shuttle bus would take you to a local hotel.
cover the cost of
Phrase
ˈkʌvər ðə kɔːst əv
to be included within a price range
We would cover the cost of your hotel room.
transit
Noun
ˈtrænsɪt
the act of passing through a place on one's way to somewhere else
You have a good 3 hours for your transit.
boarding pass
Noun
ˈbɔːrdɪŋ pæs
a card that a passenger has to show in order to get on a plane
Can I see your boarding pass?
Exercise 2
Useful Expressions
I heard that my flight would be delayed.
We are keeping track of all flights.
What happens if...?
Who will cover the cost of that?
Exercise 3
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Matt's flight is delayed. He starts worrying and asks an airport clerk about it.
Matt
I heard the announcement about my flight being delayed. I won't be able to get to the airport on time, will I?
Airport clerk
Unfortunately, that is correct. But don't worry, sir. We are keeping track of all flights.
Matt
What happens if I don't get on a connecting flight because of the delay?
Airport clerk
We can check online if there is another available flight with the same airline. If there is none, we can also look for an alternative flight with another carrier.
Matt
And what happens if you can't find a flight?
Airport clerk
The airport shuttle bus will take you to a local hotel.
Matt
Who will cover the cost of that?
Airport clerk
We would cover the cost of your hotel room.
Matt
That’s a relief. Thanks for the information.
Exercise 4
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.
Yan-ting's flight is delayed. He begins to worry and asks an airport clerk about it.
Yan-ting
I heard that my flight would be (1). I’m afraid I might miss my (2) flight.
Airport clerk
Can you show me your (3) ?
Yan-ting
Here it is.
Airport clerk
Thank you. I see. You have a good three hours for your transit. The delay would be within one hour, so you don’t need to worry about missing your (4).
Yan-ting
Okay, that’s a relief. And (5) should I go after I get off the flight? I don't need to check in again, right?
Airport clerk
You should go to the transit area, proceed to Terminal 2, and check the gate number. This boarding pass is for Manila, your final (6), so you don’t need to go to the counter to check in again.
Yan-ting
Okay, thanks for everything.
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 6
Answer Pool (Questions 1-6)
destination
boarding pass
flight
connecting
where
delayed
Exercise 5
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.
Situation
You heard the announcement of the flight delay. Ask the airline manager what will happen if you miss the connecting flight. Your teacher will be the airline manager.
