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  1. Read and translate the following dialogues. Play out one or two of them. Booking Airline Tickets

Dialogue 1

  • I want to fly to Geneva on or about the first.

  • I’ll just see what there is.

  • I want to go economy, and I’d prefer in the morning.

  • Lufthansa Flight LH 203 leaves at 9.20.

  • What time do I have to be there?

  • The coach leaves for the airport at 8.15.

Dialogue 2

  • I’d like to book a flight to Munich for Monday the tenth.

  • I’ll have a look in the time-table for you.

  • I’ll need an economy class open return.

  • KLM have got a DC-9 leaving at 9.25.

  • What else ought I to know?

  • The latest time of reporting is 8.35 at the airport.

Dialogue 3

  • What flights are there from London to Vienna tomorrow?

  • If you’d like to take a seat, I’ll find out for you.

  • I’d like to travel first class, please.

  • BEA Flight BE 502 takes off from Heathrow at 9.25 and flies direct.

  • What time have I got to get there?

  • You’ll have to be at West London Air Terminal by 8.10 as the latest.

Dialogue 4

  • Are there any planes to Zurich on a Sunday?

  • If you excuse me for a second, I’ll check.

  • By the way, I don’t want a night flight.

  • There is a Swissair Trident out of London at 9.10.

  • When am I supposed to check in?

  • If you are going to the airport, you must be there before 8.25.

Dialogue 5

  • Good morning. What can I do for you?

  • I want to fly to London. Are there any seats available on Wednesday, next week?

  • Are you flying alone, sir?

  • Yes.

  • What class?

  • Economy.

  • Just a moment, sir. I’ll check. Yes, there are a few seats left.

  • Fine.

  • What is your name, sir?

  • James Brown.

  • As a rule, we sell return tickets too. You can buy an open return.

  • OK. How much is it?

  • 435 dollar, including airport taxes.

  • May I pay in cash?

  • Certainly, sir. Here you are. Flight PS501

  • What time is the flight due to depart?

  • It leaves at 8.55 a.m. But you must check in one hour prior to departure, sit.

  • And what time does it arrive in London?

  • 10.30. Local time. There’s two hours time difference, you know.

At the Airport

Dialogue 6

  • Excuse me, can I check-in for Manila here?

  • Yes, sir. Can I see your ticket and your passport, please? Thank you. Would you like an aisle seat or a window seat?

  • An aisle seat, please – if possible.

Dialogue 7

  • Do I have to clear customs in Helsinki?

  • No, it’s a through flight. There are customs facilities in Tampere. Do you have any hand luggage?

  • Yes, one piece.

  • Did you pack your bag yourself?

  • Yes, I did.

Dialogue 8

  • Can I have your ticket, please?

  • Yes, of course.

  • Thank you. How many suitcases have you got?

  • Just one.

  • Have you got much hand luggage?

  • Just this bag.

  • That’s fine.

  • Oh, can I have a seat next to the window?

  • Yes, that’s OK. Here’s your boarding pass. Have a nice flight!

Dialogue 9

  • Excuse me, is this the right check-in for Dallas?

  • Yes, it is. Can I see your ticket and passport, please? …And how many bags do you have to check in?

  • None, I just have hand luggage. Can I have an aisle seat?

  • Yes, we have one left.

  • Good, I have long legs so I need some space! I’m flying on to Los Angeles – it’s a long flight. Do I need to clear customs in Dallas?

  • No, you can clear customs in Los Angeles.

  • Fine.

  • Here’s your boarding card. It’s Gate 16, boarding at 4.10. Have a good flight.

  • Thank you.

Dialogue 10

  • Excuse me! Where the departure gate for flight 645 Boston – New-York? The boarding has just been announced, and I haven’t checked in yet.

  • Hurry up! The plane’s taking off in half an hour. What’s your company?

  • BOAC.

  • Your check-in desk is over there. You get your boarding pass and leave your luggage right at the desk.

  • By the way, how much luggage is allowed free of charge?

  • No more than 30 kilograms. And you certainly have to pay for excess weight.