Unit 7 Business Travel
alternative
a different choice you can make instead of another
cabin crew
the people whose job is to look after the passengers
car rental
the world's largest car rental company
(catch the) redeye
an overnight flight
compact
packed together closely
circumstances
the conditions that define a situation
confirm
to make certain that something will happen
currency exchange
Exchange rate of own country money and other country money
damage waiver
a legal agreement that says the company does not have to pay for
something
departure lounge
the place where passengers wait before they get onto their plane
deposit
part of a total payment, usually as an agreement to do something
domestic
within the country
economy class
seat is the cheapest available
explore
to search and discover
fasten seatbelt sign
a sign that tells you to fasten a seatbelt
upgrade
to raise to a higher standard or better circumstance
visa
a stamp put in your passport, which allows you to enter or leave a particular country
renowned
very famous
reclining seat
a seat that reclines when the occupant lowers the chair's back and raises its front
tourist
a person who is traveling, especially for pleasure
pilot
a person duly qualified to operate an airplane, balloon, or other aircraft
passport control
Manages the departure and entry of foreign nationals and foreigners
overbooked
more tickets are sold than available
motel
a hotel providing travelers with lodging and free parking facilities
luggage compartment
The car that loads the luggage inside the plane
landmark
A large building that helps you see and see from a distance
key card
A magnetic card that electronically locks or manipulates machines
inflight entertainment
Similar to inflight refueler, inflight entertainment is when one smokes a joint or equivalent, while going to the loo.
inconvenient
causing troubles, problems, or difficulties
immigration
the process of examining a passport and other documents to make certain that a person is allowed to enter a country
frequent flyer
a person who travels a lot by plane