departure[dɪˈpɑː.tʃə]
the act of leaving, or a flight or train that is leaving
ExamplesDepartures are on the upper floor.
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arrival[əˈraɪ.vəl]
the act of reaching a place at the end of a journey
ExamplesArrival is scheduled for nine.
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luggage[ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ]
the bags and cases you take on a journey
Synonymsbaggage
ExamplesWe travelled with hand luggage only.
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delay[dɪˈleɪ]
a period of waiting because something is later than planned
ExamplesThere was a two-hour delay.
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platform[ˈplæt.fɔːm]
the raised area beside the track where you wait for a train
ExamplesThe train leaves from platform four.
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boarding[ˈbɔː.dɪŋ]
the process of getting on a plane, a ship or a train
ExamplesBoarding starts forty minutes before.
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aisle[aɪl]
the passage between rows of seats
ExamplesI always ask for an aisle seat.
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customs[ˈkʌs.təmz]
the place at a border where officers check what you are carrying
ExamplesWe were stopped at customs.
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transfer[ˈtræns.fɜː]
a change from one flight, train or bus to another on the same journey
ExamplesThe transfer in Munich is short.
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fare[feə]
the money you pay to travel on a bus, train or plane
ExamplesThe fare has gone up again.
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