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10 phrasal verbs used at the airport

Phrasal Verb Meaning Examples
Check in To register for a flight at the airport
  • I need to check in at least two hours before my flight.
  • Passengers can check in online or at the airport.
  • She checked in her luggage and proceeded to security.
  • Let's check in and get our boarding passes.
  • They checked in late and almost missed their flight.
Board To get on a plane or other form of transportation
  • Passengers are now invited to board flight BA123 to London.
  • We will begin boarding in ten minutes.
  • After boarding, please stow your carry-on luggage in the overhead compartments.
  • They boarded the plane and found their seats.
  • Passengers with small children can board first.
Take off When an airplane leaves the ground and begins to fly
  • We are scheduled to take off at 9:30 AM.
  • The plane took off smoothly despite the rainy weather.
  • Please fasten your seatbelt as we prepare for takeoff.
  • The flight crew instructed everyone to prepare for takeoff.
  • Due to technical issues, the flight was delayed for takeoff.
Land To arrive on the ground, typically by plane
  • We will be landing in Paris in approximately two hours.
  • The pilot announced that we are about to land.
  • The flight landed ahead of schedule.
  • After landing, please remain seated until the seatbelt sign is turned off.
  • Our plane landed safely despite the stormy conditions.
Get off To leave a form of transportation
  • Please remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop to get off.
  • We need to get off at the next station.
  • The passengers got off the train and headed towards the exit.
  • She got off the plane and collected her luggage from the baggage claim area.
  • Don't forget to get off at the correct terminal.
Take off To remove clothing or accessories
  • Passengers are required to take off their shoes during security screening.
  • You must take off your belt before going through the metal detector.
  • She took off her jacket and placed it in the overhead bin.
  • Please take off any metal objects before going through the scanner.
  • It's important to take off hats or large hair accessories before going through security.
Check out To leave a hotel or accommodation
  • We need to check out of the hotel by 11:00 AM.
  • Please settle any outstanding bills before checking out.
  • They checked out early and caught a taxi to the airport.
  • Guests can check out at the front desk or via the hotel's app.
  • Don't forget to return your room key when checking out.
Hold up To delay or obstruct
  • Heavy fog is holding up flights at the airport.
  • We were held up at immigration for over an hour.
  • The flight was held up due to technical issues.
  • Passengers were held up in the terminal due to security concerns.
  • Don't let traffic hold you up on your way to the airport.
Check through To pass through security or customs
  • Passengers need to check through security before boarding.
  • Make sure all liquids are properly checked through security.
  • We checked through customs without any issues.
  • Please have your passport ready to check through immigration.
  • She checked through her carry-on bag quickly and efficiently.