at the airport

Danny is flying from New York to Los Angeles. When he arrives at the airport, he goes to the check-in desk. Listen to the conversation he has with the agent:

Agent: Good afternoon! Where are you flying to today?

Dan: Los Angeles.

Agent: May I have your passport, please?

Dan: Here you go.

Agent: Are you bringing any bags?

Dan: Just this one.

Agent: OK, please place your bag on the scale.

Dan: I have a stopover in Chicago – do I need to pick up my luggage there?

Agent: No, it’ll go straight through to Los Angeles. Here are your boarding passes – your flight leaves from gate 15A and it’ll begin boarding at 3:20. Your seat number is 26E.

Dan: Thanks.

Some Questions in Checking Desk of the airport

• Excuse me, where is the American Airlines check-in desk?”

• “How many bags can I check?”

• “Will my luggage go straight through, or do I need to pick it up in [Chicago]?”

• “How much is the fee?”
  If your bag is heavier than the weight limits, or if your bag is larger than the size limits, you may need to pay extra: an oversized baggage fee or overweight baggage fee (this can be $75 to $300). Some airlines in the United States also charge a fee for ALL checked bags (usually $15 to $30).

• “Please mark this bag as ‘fragile.’”
  Say this if you have fragile or sensitive items in your bag that might break

• “Is the flight on time?”
  The agent will respond either “Yes” if the flight is on time, or “There’s a 20-minute delay” (for example) if the flight will leave later than expected.

Answer: yess

• Did you pack your bags yourself?

• Has your luggage been in your possession at all times?

• Are you aware of the regulations regarding liquids in your carry-on?
  (Liquids must be 100 mL or less, and stored in a single quart-sized clear plastic bag)

Answer: No

• Are you carrying any firearms or flammable materials?

• Have you left your luggage unattended at any time?

• Has anyone given you anything to carry on the flight?