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