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Advantages and Disadvantages of Traveling by Plane

We take air transport for granted nowadays, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of traveling by plane? In this post, we take a look.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of air transportation

Pros and Cons of Air Travel

Whether you like flying or not, when it comes to the pros and cons of flying, there are plenty of both.

On the one hand, air travel is the quickest way to get from A to B. It’s also an ideal means of transport that is relatively safe and comfortable, thanks to advances in technology.

On the other hand, flying can be expensive, stressful and detrimental to the environment.

There's no denying it is one of the most popular forms of transport for both business and pleasure, and has brought the world closer together in many ways, but nothing is perfect!

In this guide, we'll list 10 advantages that traveling by plane offers, and balance those out with 10 disadvantages. By the end, you should have a good idea of whether or not flying is the right choice for your next trip.

Flying from Athens to the Greek islands

Related: How to plan a travel budget

Air Transport Advantages:

Let's kick off in a positive way, and look at airplane advantages and the benefits of making a journey by plane.

– One of the best advantages of airplanes, is that when you need to get somewhere fast, flying is often the best option. It can get you across the country or around the world in a matter of hours. If you have a choice between flying and driving, flying will almost always get you there faster.

For example, as I write a lot about Greece, I'm often asked how to travel from one place to another. Many people who want to get from Athens to Santorini are surprised to find that to fly rather than take a ferry is quicker, and often cheaper!

– With wider seats, more legroom, and in-flight entertainment, flying can be a very comfortable experience. On international flights anyway! When you compare it to other forms of transportation like buses or trains, it’s often much more pleasant.

3. Efficiency

– One of the key advantages of air transport, is that planes are designed to get you from Point A to Point B as quickly and efficiently as possible. They can cover large distances in a relatively short amount of time. Even when you factor in the time it takes to get to and from the airport, flying is often just as quick but usually quicker as other forms of travel including high speed trains.

Related: Airport Instagram Captions

4. Relaxation

– For some people, flying is a chance to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. When you're up in the air, it's easy to forget about your troubles down on the ground.

You can watch movies , listen to music , or sleep. Falling asleep on a flight is easy for many people, and there's never the concern you might miss your stop as with other modes of transport!

Long distance flights have inflight entertainment to help you relax during the journey

– I think it was Superman who said, “Statistically, it’s safer to fly than to drive.” Flying is one of the safest forms of transportation, making it one of the best advantages of planes. In 2015, there were over 35,000 commercial flights per day in the US, and only 21 accidents .

That means that your odds of being in a plane crash are about 1 in 8 million . With modern technology and safety protocols, the chances of an accident or plane crashes are very low.

Related: International Travel Safety Tips

6. Convenience

– One of the pros of planes, is that flying is often the most convenient option, especially when traveling long distances. It can save you time and hassle, and get you where you need to go with minimal fuss. When compared to driving or taking a train or bus, flying is often much more convenient.

Related: Long Haul Flight Essentials

7. Accessibility

– With more people flying than ever before, there are now more options for flights to unique and hard-to-reach destinations. You can fly almost anywhere in the world, and there are usually multiple flight options to choose from.

8. Networking

– Flying can be a great opportunity to network with other professionals either on long haul flights or shorter flights of just a few hours. If you're traveling for business, you'll often find yourself sitting next to someone who could be a valuable connection.

Related: Can you take a powerbank on a plane?

9. Adventure

– For some, flying is an adventure in and of itself. Travelling by plane is a chance to explore new places, meet new people, and experience the world in a whole new way.

Related: Adventure Couple Quotes

– Flying can be a lot of fun, especially if you're traveling to somewhere you've never been before. It's an opportunity to explore and have new experiences. Here's a look at the plane we took to Con Dao in Vietnam!

Taking the plane to Con Dao

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Disadvantages of air travel:

Travelers who are making arrangements to travel long distances by plane might also want to keep some of the disadvantages of flights in mind:

– One of the biggest disadvantages of flying is the cost. It can be very expensive to purchase a plane ticket, especially if you're flying internationally. Sure, budget airlines might offer some cheap flights, but they often come with their own set of problems (more on that below).

2. Time Commitment

– Flying can take a lot of time, especially if you're flying to a far-flung destination. You have to factor in travel time to and from the airport, as well as time spent waiting at the airport itself.

– Even for hardened travelers, flying can be a hassle, especially if you're dealing with delays, cancellations, or lost baggage. It can be frustrating to deal with the logistics of air travel, and it's not always a smooth or easy process.

Related: Tips for stress free travel

4. Inconvenience

– Flying can be inconvenient, especially if you have to travel on short notice. It can be difficult to find a flight that fits your schedule, and you may have to deal with unforeseen delays or cancellations. You also need to make sure your plane tickets, passport, and other documents are in order. And did we mention the long lines at security?

Related: Why do flights get cancelled

5. Missed Connections

– One of the biggest headaches of flying is dealing with missed connections. If your flight is delayed or canceled, it can throw off your whole travel schedule. When buying tickets, you should leave plenty of time between connecting flights!

Related: Common Travel Mistakes

– Jet lag is a real problem for many people who fly frequently. It's a disruption of your body's natural sleep cycle, and it can be difficult to adjust to a new time zone. If your air travels involve a long journey, you're likely to experience some jet lag.

Related: How to minimize jet lag

7. Baggage Fees

– Many airlines now charge baggage fees, which can add up quickly if you're traveling with multiple bags. It's important to check the baggage policy before you travel to avoid any surprises, especially if using a budget airline.

8. Security Lines

– One of the biggest hassles of flying is dealing with security lines. They can be time-consuming and frustrating, especially if you're running late for your flight. One tip is to get to the airport early so you have plenty of time to clear security.

9. Crowded Flights

– One of the disadvantages of travelling by plane, is that flying can be cramped and uncomfortable, especially if you're on a crowded flight. It's important to book a seat in advance so you can avoid being stuck in the middle of the plane. What is the best seat on an aisle of a plane?

I prefer to sit near the window so that I can take advantage of the view during takeoff and landing, but some people prefer to sit on the aisle so they have easy access to the lavatories.

10. Environmental Impact

– Finally, it's important to consider the environmental impact of flying. Air travel is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, so if you're looking to reduce your carbon footprint, flying is not the best option. If you want to be a responsible traveler , consider offsetting your emissions by planting trees or investing in renewable energy.

The bottom line is that there are both advantages and disadvantages to flying. It's important to weigh the pros and cons before you decide whether or not to take a flight. And if you do decide to fly, make sure you're prepared for the hassles that come with it!

Inside an airplane

Advantages and disadvantages of air transportation – Conclusion

Overall, the advantages of flying outweigh the disadvantages. While it can be expensive and inconvenient at times, flying is a very safe and efficient way to travel. It offers access to unique destinations around the world, and it's a great way to network with other professionals. For some people, flying is an adventure in and of itself, and it's a great way to explore new places and have new experiences.

10 Tips For Flying long distances

Now we've seen some of the advantages and disadvantages of air transport, how can you make the most of your journey by air? These tips for traveling by plane will help you get the best out of your flight:

1. Choose your seat wisely –

When booking your flight, be sure to choose a seat that is comfortable for you. If you're traveling with a partner or friend, book seats together so you can chat and pass the time more easily. If you're flying solo, consider an aisle seat so you can get up and stretch your legs when needed.

2. Bring a good book –

Flying can be a great opportunity to catch up on some reading. Be sure to bring a good book (or two!) to keep you entertained during the flight. If you get bored easily, consider bringing a Sudoku puzzle or other brainteaser to keep your mind sharp.

3. Stay hydrated –

It's important to stay hydrated when flying, as the dry air can be dehydrating. Be sure to drink plenty of water (and avoid alcohol) during your flight. If you're traveling with a reusable water bottle, fill it up before you board the plane.

Related: Best snacks to take on a plane

4. Get up and move around –

Sitting in a cramped seat for hours can be uncomfortable, so be sure to get up and move around when possible. Take a walk up and down the aisle, do some stretches in your seat, or take a trip to the lavatory.

5. Wear comfortable clothing –

You'll be more comfortable on your flight if you dress in comfortable clothing. Avoid constricting clothing, such as jeans or tight dresses, and opt for loose-fitting clothes that won't restrict your movement. It's also a good idea to wear layers so you can adjust to the changing temperature on the plane.

6. Bring snacks –

If you get hungry during your flight, be sure to bring along some snacks. It's often more expensive to buy food on the plane, and the selection is usually limited. Pack some snacks that you enjoy and that will tide you over until you can eat a proper meal.

7. Bring a travel pillow –

If you're flying long-distance, consider bringing a travel pillow to help you sleep. A good night's sleep on the plane can make a big difference in how you feel when you land.

8. Keep your valuables close –

Be sure to keep your valuables close to you at all times while on the plane. If possible, keep them in a carry-on bag so you can have easy access to them. If you need to put them in the overhead bin, be sure to keep an eye on them throughout the flight.

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9. Plan ahead –

If you're flying long-distance, it's important to plan ahead so you can avoid jet lag. Consider what time zone you'll be landing in and try to adjust your sleep schedule accordingly. 

10. Sit comfortably –

If you're going to be sitting on the plane for a long time, it's important to be comfortable. You may want to consider upgrading to a premium seat with more leg room if you have the option.

Related: International Travel Packing Checklist

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I travel many time by air.Usually I travel with hand baggage and put there on overhead locker.I adore feeling when plane take off and lands.The most longer flight was 4 hours.

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I do travel by air sometimes. The longest flight I took was from Iraq Baghdad to Iran Mashhad. It was more than three hours flight. Unfortunately we sot at the end of the plane and the seats were very uncomfortable. The meal was so small.

My first travel by air was from Madrid to Huston. I found very strange (and a bit unfriendly) that in the American airport everything was written in English, just English and no other language but English, while in Spain they were even in Chinese.

My longest flight is 3 hours to Mumbai. I like to travel by flight but I hate long lines at the airport.

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I travelled a lot by air. The longest flight I even had was the time that I travelled to Europe. I travelled from Paraguay to Peru and then from Peru to Madrid. I remember I was very tired, because the travel was around of 24 hours, but that won´t stopped me to get out that night that I arrived.

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This worksheet focuses on speaking about air travel . Students answer different questions, watch and discuss a video . They also read and discuss short stories and create their own. 

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The worksheet starts with a warm-up. Students look at different types of trips and share what mode of transport they would use in each case. Then, they move on to speaking about air travel. They talk about travelling by plane in their country, about its advantages and disadvantages. They also discuss whether travelling by plane is dangerous and come up with reasons why some people avoid flying. 

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In this part of the lesson students work with the video. At first they read a message in which a friend asks for advice regarding a long-haul flight. Students brainstorm as many tips as they can to share with their friend. After that, students watch the video giving tips on what to do on a long flight and compare them to their ideas. Students answer more questions about the tips and share their own experiences and preferences when it comes to long flights. 

READING & MORE SPEAKING ABOUT AIR TRAVEL

Students read three short stories about different situations related to travelling by plane. They discuss how peopl e in each situation might have felt and what they might have done. Students also share if anything similar happened to them and what they did or what they would have done. In the final part of the lesson, students tell an anecdote about one of the given topics (e.g. an incident at the airport, a security issue, a lost document , etc.). The rest of the group tries to guess whether the story is true or not . If students have a lot of experience with air travel, they can tell two stories – one true and one false. 

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Airport English: Conversation Lesson

Need to speak English at the airport? This travel English lesson will teach you phrases from English conversations! Study each dialogue at the airport and then read my explanation of the phrases in each English conversation.

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Airport English Conversation #1 – At the Check-In Desk

Dan is flying from New York to Los Angeles. When he arrives at the airport, he goes to the check-in desk. Listen to the conversation he has with the agent:

Agent:  Good afternoon! Where are you flying to today?

Dan:  Los Angeles.

Agent:  May I have your passport, please?

Dan:  Here you go.

Agent:  Are you checking any bags?

Dan:  Just this one.

Agent:  OK, please place your bag on the scale.

Dan:  I have a stopover in Chicago – do I need to pick up my luggage there?

Agent:  No, it’ll go straight through to Los Angeles. Here are your boarding passes – your flight leaves from gate 15A and it’ll begin boarding at 3:20. Your seat number is 26E.

Dan:  Thanks.

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Conversation Vocabulary and Phrases

  • Instead of  “Where are you flying today?” the agent may ask “What’s your final destination?”  The answer will be the same!
  • You can say  “Here you go” anytime you give something to somebody
  • To  check your bags  means to put them on the airplane inside the cargo compartment. The small bag you take with you on the airplane is called a  carry-on . You need to put your carry-on bags through the X-ray machine at security.
  • The  scale is the equipment that tells you the weight of your luggage (45 kilograms, for example)
  • A  stopover  or  layover  is when the airplane stops in a different city before continuing to the final destination
  • If the agent says that your luggage will  go straight through , it means it will go directly to the final destination (and you don’t need to pick it up during your stopover)
  • Boarding passes  are the tickets that permit you to enter the airplane
  • When a plane begins  boarding , it means that the passengers start to enter the plane. Usually boarding time is 30-60 minutes before takeoff (when the plane leaves)

Other Questions & Phrases for the Airport

  • “Excuse me, where is the American Airlines check-in desk?”
  • “How many bags can I check?”
  • “Will my luggage go straight through, or do I need to pick it up in [Chicago]?”
  • “How much is the fee?” If your bag is heavier than the weight limits, or if your bag is larger than the size limits, you may need to pay extra: an  oversized baggage fee  or overweight baggage fee  (this can be $75 to $300) .  Some airlines in the United States also charge a fee for ALL checked bags (usually $15 to $30).
  • “Please mark this bag as ‘fragile.’” Say this if you have fragile or sensitive items in your bag that might break
  • “Is the flight on time?” The agent will respond either “Yes” if the flight is on time, or “There’s a 20-minute delay” (for example) if the flight will leave later than expected.

Extra questions in the U.S.

On flights going to or inside the U.S., you might be asked some extra security questions before or during check-in. Here are some sample questions:

Answer YES to these questions:

  • Did you pack your bags yourself?
  • Has your luggage been in your possession at all times?
  • Are you aware of the regulations regarding liquids in your carry-on? (Liquids must be 100 mL or less, and stored in a single quart-sized clear plastic bag) More information: TSA.gov

Answer NO to these questions:

  • Are you carrying any firearms or flammable materials?
  • Have you left your luggage unattended at any time?
  • Has anyone given you anything to carry on the flight?

Airport English Conversation #2 – Going through Security

There are two pieces of equipment in security: you put your bags through the  X-ray machine,  and you walk through the  metal detector. Some airports also use a body scanner for a more careful check.  

The  X-ray machine  has a  conveyor belt  that moves your bags automatically through the machine. You can put small items like keys or money into plastic  bins.

In the picture below, the woman is walking through the metal detector. Her suitcase is on the conveyor belt after going through the X-ray machine.

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Agent:  Please lay your bags flat on the conveyor belt, and use the bins for small objects.

Dan:  Do I need to take my laptop out of the bag?

Agent:  Yes, you do. Take off your hat and your shoes, too.

(he walks through the metal detector)

[BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP]

Agent:  Please step back. Do you have anything in your pockets – keys, cell phone, loose change?

Dan:  I don’t think so. Let me try taking off my belt.

Agent:  Okay, come on through.

(he goes through the metal detector again)

Agent:  You’re all set! Have a nice flight.

The phrase “you’re all set” is a common expression that means “you’re finished and everything is OK.”

Phrasal Verbs: SET OFF and GO OFF

When the alarm sounds, we say “the alarm went off.” To describe what  caused  the alarm to sound, we say “set off” – for example, “My keys set off the alarm” or “My keys set off the metal detector.”

Airport English: Announcements at the Gate

Airports are divided into  terminals  (the major sections of the airport) and each terminal has many  gates.  The  gate  is the door you go through to enter the airplane. Here are a few announcements you might hear while you are at the gate, waiting for the plane to board.

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  • “There has been a gate change.” (this means the flight will leave from a different gate)
  • “United Airlines flight 880 to Miami is now boarding.” (this means it’s time for passengers to enter the plane)
  • “Please have your boarding pass and identification ready for boarding.”
  • “We would like to invite our first- and business-class passengers to board.”
  • “We are now inviting passengers with small children and any passengers requiring special assistance to begin boarding.”
  • “We would now like to invite all passengers to board.” (this means everyone can enter the plane)
  • “This is the final boarding call for United Airlines flight 880 to Miami.” (this means it is the FINAL OPPORTUNITY to enter the plane before they close the doors)
  • “Passenger John Smith, please proceed to the United Airlines desk at gate 12.”

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Airport English Conversation #3: On the plane

The people who work inside the airplane serving food and drinks are called flight attendants.  Both men and women who have this job are called flight attendants. Listen to this conversation that Dan has with the flight attendant when dinner is served on the flight.

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Dan:  Sorry?

Flight attendant:  Would you like chicken or pasta?

Dan:  I’ll have the chicken.

Flight attendant:  Anything to drink?

Dan:  What kind of soda do you have?

Flight attendant:  Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange, and Dr. Pepper.

Dan:  A Diet Coke, no ice, please.

Flight attendant:  Here you go.

English Conversation Tips:

If you didn’t understand what the flight attendant said, you can say Sorry?  or  Pardon?  to ask him or her to repeat it.

If you want to ask for something, you can use the phrase  “Can I have…?”  or “Could I have…?” Practice your pronunciation with these common requests:

  • “Can I have a pillow?”
  • “Can I have a blanket?”
  • “Can I have a pair of headphones/earbuds?”
  • “Could I have some water/coffee/tea?”
  • “Could I have some extra napkins?”

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Finally, if you need to stand up, but there is a person sitting between you and the aisle, you can say  Excuse me  and make a motion to start standing up. The person sitting next to you will understand and stand up to let you get out of your seat.

You’ve finished Lesson 16! I hope you’ve enjoyed these English conversations at the airport. Now take the quiz to test how well you remember the airport English phrases.

In tomorrow’s lesson, you’ll learn from more English conversations at the airport – phrases for arriving at the destination airport, going through immigration, and dealing with common travel problems.

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Ielts speaking part 1 traveling recent questions and answers. traveling by plane, traveling by land, or traveling by water, whatever the means of traveling you're taking, you will surely be able to talk about traveling more effectively when you are prepared..

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Do you like traveling?  

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I love traveling! I make it a point (to make sure that it happens) to travel at least once a month to any places in this country so I can de-stress   (relax after a period of work or tension) . Also, I do my best to travel abroad once a year so I can motivate myself to save money. Actually, I love traveling outside this country because I’m able to change my perspective on life as I get to experience new cultures and lifestyles.   

(Answer 2)  

Yes, of course! Who doesn’t like traveling? (rhetorical question – a question that doesn’t need an answer; it is only used to add a dramatic effect) I mean traveling is fun, isn’t it? I think only those killjoys (people who spoil the pleasure of others) who don’t enjoy traveling. Anyway, I travel from time to time as long as I’m free because traveling gives me more energy and reasons to keep exploring life.     

How often do you go traveling?  

As I said, once a month if it’s a local trip and once a year if it’s international. Of course, I would really love to travel as much as I can, however, my savings don’t allow me to. But anyway, I’m not complaining as I still get to travel. I’m still privileged   (having advantages or special rights) . You know, not all people in the world have the means to travel.   

Well, several times   (some but not many) a year. I used to travel a lot in the past because of my previous company. I had to go on business trips with my seniors and if I had some extra time during those business trips, I was allowed to explore the place where we held meetings. That was actually fun!     

Where do you usually travel?  

I’m not a typical traveler. I visit those places that are off the beaten path (not known or popular among other people) because there’s more excitement and surprises. But I’m not saying that I don’t visit those places that are popular among tourists. I do visit them, as well, however, I just find those places that aren’t popular more exciting.   

Well, normally to some common places such as beaches, if I want to breathe fresh air; mountains, as well, if I want to be close to nature; and shopping malls. Just last weekend, I went to one of the best shopping centers in the capital that’s popular among tourists and I splurged on (to spend a lot of money) clothes and shoes.     

How do you feel when you’re traveling?  

I think it’s never enough to only use one adjective to describe the feeling that I have when I travel. Of course, I feel happy, thrilled   (excited) , anxious, exhausted, reinvigorated   (to have new energy) , blessed, grateful, and many more. Like I said, it’s hard to pick a single word to describe my feelings whenever I go on a holiday.   

I always have mixed emotions (both positive and negative feelings) . Well, like everybody else, I feel happy and excited because I get to experience something new in my life. But there’s no denying that some negative feelings exist such as anxiousness, confusion, and the like (and similar things) , especially when I encounter a challenge during my trip. Also, exhaustion can be felt after a day of exploring different places.   

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Use this list of travel conversation questions to help your students practice their English speaking skills.

Almost everyone has a strong opinion or two on travel. Whether they love to travel by plane, train, or automobile or prefer to avoid travel altogether, these fun travel questions should spark some lively conversations in your classroom!

Travel conversation questions

  • Where is the most interesting place you have ever visited?
  • What activities do you like to do when you travel?
  • Do you prefer to travel alone or with others?
  • Have you ever traveled abroad?
  • In your opinion, what is the ideal length of a vacation or trip abroad? 
  • What has been your most memorable travel experience?
  • What are the benefits of traveling?
  • What is the best way to save money while traveling?
  • What type of transportation do you use when traveling?
  • How often do you go on holiday trips?
  • Do you ever travel for business? Would you like to?
  • Have you ever gone on a long distance trip?
  • How has travelling changed your life?
  • What is the most exotic place you have ever visited?
  • What do you think are the essential items to bring when traveling?
  • What do you like most about traveling?
  • What do you like  least  about traveling?
  • When you travel, do you prefer to relax or seek out new adventures?
  • Do you prefer traveling to cities or the countryside?
  • Would you prefer to travel to a beach or the mountains?
  • Do you prefer to plan your trips ahead of time or be spontaneous?
  • Are you planning any trips right now? If so, where will you be going?
  • What is one destination that everyone should see in their lifetime?
  • What’s the best place for people to visit in your home country?
  • What tips would you give someone who is traveling for the first time?
  • How has technology changed the way we travel today?
  • What challenges have you faced while traveling abroad?
  • How has traveling abroad changed you?
  • Are there any places that are still on your travel bucket list?
  • What are the top 3 destinations on your travel bucket list?
  • How do you like to prepare for your vacations?
  • What is the most important thing you have learned while travelling?
  • How do you make sure to stay safe while traveling?
  • Are there any destinations that are too dangerous to visit? Why?
  • Are there any places that should be off-limits to tourists?
  • Have you ever encountered language barriers while travelling?
  • How do you usually find accommodations when travelling?
  • What kind of food have you tried while travelling abroad?
  • Do you prefer to travel domestically or internationally?
  • What is the most important thing to consider when planning a trip?
  • What are your best tips for packing for a trip?
  • Are you an “overpacker” or an “underpacker”?
  • What tips can you give for packing light when travelling?
  • What destination do you think is underrated and why?
  • How has travelling helped you develop new skills?
  • Have you ever gone on an adventure trip or safari?
  • What tips do you have for staying healthy while traveling?
  • Have you ever experienced culture shock?
  • Are there any particular customs that surprised you while traveling abroad?
  • How have your travels impacted your career choices and goals?
  • What kind of souvenirs do you like to bring back from your trips?
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  • What are some of the biggest challenges of traveling solo?
  • What are some of the advantages of traveling solo?
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  • Do you enjoy traveling with a big group of friends?
  • Do you enjoy traveling with small children?
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  • Do you like travelling?

→ I must admit I’m a travel lover (1) and travelling to a new country is always on top of my todo list every year. Travelling helps me broaden my horizons ( 2) and blow off some steam (3) after strenuous (4) working days.

  • (1) A travel lover /ˈtræv.əl ˈlʌv.ər/ Example: Travel-lovers need to keep living fully
  • ( 2) To broaden my horizons /ˈbrɔː.dən maɪ həˈraɪ.zən/ Example: When I went to university I wanted to broaden my horizons.
  • (3) To blow off some steam /bləʊ ɒf sʌm stiːm/ Example: To blow off some steam, they took archery lessons together.
  • (4) To be strenuous /ˈstren.ju.əs/ Example: His doctor advised him not to do any strenuous exercise
  • How many cities have you travelled to?

→ Probably 6. Last year, during my winter break, I had a chance to travel with a group of my best friends and visited the Northern region of my country. We are also planning to travel overseas next month.

  • What kind of cities do you like to travel to?

→ Since HCMC is usually hot and humid all year round(5) , I would love to visit cities that have cool weather like Da Lat or Sa Pa. Additionally, I also want to get away from the hustle and bustle(6) of the city life, so anywhere which gives me a sense of tranquility (7) would be my kind of city to visit.

  • 5)All year round /ɔːl jɪər raʊnd/ Example: The venue shows movies all year round.
  • (6) To get away from the hustle and bustle Example: We both have busy lives and it’s good to get away from the hustle and bustle.
  • (7) A sense of tranquility Example: I love the sense of tranquility in my hometown.
  • What is the place that left you the deepest impression when travelling?

→ Honestly speaking, it is Sapa. The city has its unique charm and picturesque scenery(8) that takes my breath away (9) just by looking at the photos I took during the trip. This place is definitely worth visiting (10) and words alone are not enough to describe its beauty.

  • (8) Picturesque scenery ˈsiˈ.nˈr.i/ Example: The countryside in this region is very picturesque scenery.
  • (9) To take my breath away (idiom) Example: The beauty of the Taj Mahal took my breath away
  • (10) To be worth visiting Example: Two other sites are eminently worth visiting.

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25 discussion questions for the ESL classroom on the subject of air travel.

Difficult words on this worksheet include – baggage, refuse, canceled, delayed, takeoff, land, nervous, annoying, and pass (time). Note that some of the questions about flying below have been expanded and are longer than the worksheet ones.

The flying conversation questions are –

1 – Where do you prefer to sit on a plane? Do you prefer the window or aisle seats?

2- Who do you like traveling with? When did you last go on a flight together?

3 – What airlines have you flown with? Which one was best? Were the seats large enough?

4 – Do you get scared or nervous on planes? What are you afraid of?

5 – What is the longest flight you’ve ever taken? Did you enjoy the flight?

6 – Would you like to be a pilot? How long does it take to become a pilot?

7- Have you ever met an annoying person during a flight? What happened?

8 – What do you think of airline food? Do you ever bring your own food on planes?

9 – What things can’t you take on a plane? Have you ever had something confiscated?

10 – Can you sleep on planes? What can help you do this?

11 – What things do you do to pass the time on plane flights?

12 – How early do you go to the airport before a flight? Do you like airports?

13 – What things do you take on flights? What are they for?

14 – What 3 words would you use to describe planes?

15 – Have you experienced turbulence? How did you feel?

16 – Do you think flying is safer than driving ?

17 – Have you ever had your flight canceled or delayed? How long did you have to wait?

18 – Do you enjoy takeoff and landing?

19 – How far is the nearest airport from your home? Do you often see planes in the sky?

20 – Are there any airlines you refuse to fly with? Why don’t you like them?

21 – What movies have you seen about airplanes?

22 – What do you usually buy at airports ? Are these things expensive?

23 – How much baggage do you take with you when flying? What kind of luggage do you use?

24 – Have you ever lost your baggage or had something broken? What happened?

25 – What are the best and worst airports that you have been to?

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If you are flying blind you are in a situation or are doing something without any help or guidance. You are simply relying on your instincts and good luck to get you through. Think of a pilot flying through thick fog or clouds and you get the idea behind this idiom.

If a person is fly by night , this means they are unreliable or even dishonest. In the business world, such a person has no scruples with not paying debts and is financially irresponsible.

A high-flying person is very successful in business or their career. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly likely to be successful or very ambitious.

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1. do you often travel by plane.

I travel by aironce in a blue moon . To be more exact, the last trip to Da Nang is the first time I have a chance to travel by plane.

  • travel by air (verb phr.) : đi du lịch bằng máy bay
  • once in a blue moon (idiom) : rất hiếm khi

Tôi rất hiếm khi đi du lịch bằng máy bay. Nói chính xác hơn, chuyến đi Đà Nẵng vừa rồi là lần đầu tiên tôi có cơ hội đi máy bay.

2. Do you like to travel by plane?

Yes, I really enjoy travelling by air because it gives me a great view out the front window. And I usually grasp this opportunity to snap some landscape photos.

  • snap /snæp/ (verb) : chụp ảnh

Có ạ, tôi thực sự thích đi du lịch bằng máy bay vì nó cho tôi tầm nhìn tuyệt vời ra cửa sổ phía trước. Và tôi thường nắm bắt cơ hội này để chụp một số bức ảnh phong cảnh.

3. Is there anything you don’t like about travelling by plane?

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Describe a person who often travels by plane

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  • Who he/she is
  • Where he/she goes to
  • What he/she feels about it

1. Is it very common for people in your country to do plane travel?

Travelling by air is gaining popularity in my country for several reasons. Firstly, as flight tickets are quite affordablefor even middle-income people, it did no longer belong to only the rich. Secondly, it’s the fastest mode of transport over a long distance, travelling by plane helps passengers save a great deal of time and energy.

  • gain popularity /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/ (verb phr.) : đang trở nên phổ biến
  • mode of transport /məʊd/ (noun phr.) : phương tiện giao thông

Du lịch bằng máy bay đang trở nên phổ biến ở đất nước tôi vì một số lý do. Thứ nhất, vì vé máy bay khá hợp túi tiền của cả những người có thu nhập trung bình, nên nó đã không còn chỉ dành cho những người giàu có. Thứ hai, đây là phương thức vận chuyển nhanh nhất trên quãng đường dài, di chuyển bằng máy bay giúp hành khách tiết kiệm đáng kể thời gian và sức lực.

2. What are the advantages of traveling by plane?

Well, travelling by air brings passengers some great benefits. First of all, it is the fastest means of transport, so it helps them to save a great deal of time. In addition to that, people have a lot of options for entertainment such as enjoying the spectacular view through the window or kick back in comfort when in the plane.

  • spectacular /spekˈtæk.jə.lər/ (adj) : đẹp, ngoạn mục
  • kick back (phrasal verb) : thư giãn

Chà, di chuyển bằng máy bay mang lại cho hành khách một số lợi ích lớn. Trước hết, nó là phương tiện giao thông nhanh nhất nên giúp họ tiết kiệm được rất nhiều thời gian. Thêm vào đó, mọi người có rất nhiều lựa chọn để giải trí như thưởng ngoạn những khung cảnh đẹp qua cửa sổ hoặc thư giãn thoải mái khi ở trên máy bay.

3. What are the disadvantages of living near an airport?

4. why do some people prefer to travel by train.

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Travel: Sample questions and answers for IELTS speaking exam

  • Do you like to travel?

-Yes, I do. I am keen on broading my horizons and there is nothing that helps to do it more comprehensively than travelling.

  • What kind of places have you visited in your life?

-Sadly, I didn’t get to see many destinations inside and outside of my native country . I have traveled a bit in the South of Russia and went to see parts of Switzerland, Italy, France, Ukraine, Serbia, Belarus and Germany.

  • Which place would you really like to visit? Why?

– I had first thought about this when I was in middle school, much before I first left Russia. I remember seeing Machu-Pikchu in one of our books about nature and falling in love with it. Since then, I have always wanted to go to Peru and this old Inks city.

  • What’s the best place you’ve ever visited?

-The city that has really astonished me with its beautiful architecture and history was Paris. This is not only the capital of culture, economics and education, but also the place full of vivid art and romance.

  • How do you prefer to travel on long journeys?

-When it takes a lot of time t o get to a destination , I definitely prefer to travel by a sleeping train. These are trains with comfortable beds where it’s possible to relax and recharge before reaching new places .

Describe an interesting journey you have been on. You should say:

  • where you went
  • how you travelled there
  • who you went with

and say how it affected your life at the time

One of my favourite trips is the one I did in March to Paris. There is a peculiar thing about me – I don’t like travelling without a clear purpose. I would rather go to a conference abroad than just fly to another country with no purpose other than wandering streets . So, this is exactly what happened on my journey to France. I was invited to attend a 3-days workshop on corporate mergers and acquisitions with BCG that stands for Boston Consulting Group.

The hosting company paid all my expenses including a round flight to Paris, however I had a hard time receiving a visa , so I had to reschedule initial itineraries . After I finally landed in the French capital, a transfer driver picked me up and drove to a chateau, which turned out to be a beautiful countryside hotel set up in an old mansion.

There was not only me, but also 50 other young people – students from the best European universities. The acceptance rate to this annual event is only 4%, so I felt very privileged to be there. I have not only made friends from all over the world, but also solved a real-life business case where we had to value and sell a company, presenting the strategy to the management board afterwards. And the best final part of the event was a sight-seeing trip around Paris, where I admired the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame de Paris, and many other breathtaking cathedrals and palaces that France is so famous for.

  • Which method of travel do you consider safest?

Well, in my opinion, travelling by train is the safest . So far, it has been the means of transportation that is the least prone to accidents . Since it runs along its own railway, it is not very likely for two trains to crash. I reckon, most accidents that happen with trains are due to mechanical or technical issues which could be avoided if the system is checked and monitored properly.

  • Has travel become safer in recent years?

Yes, I believe so. The modern technological progress allows for constant improvement of transportation quality , especially because the demand for journeys is rising. This is due to the ability to use enhanced materials that can endure higher loads and tougher exploitation conditions . Another breakthrough is the Artificial Intelligence solutions that make transport more reliable – it is able to predict accidents, crashes and break-downs.

  • What are the pros and cons of low-cost air travel?

Low-cost air travel allows people with budget constraints to cover long distances in short periods of time. However, when travelling on board of low-costers one should remember that they trade their comfort for cheap tickets. Usually, meals and baggage fees are not included into initial price. Planes might be old and seats may not be that comfortable . There is also a possibility of poor customer service on board.

Key vocabulary: Definitions and examples

TRAVEL – BY AIR

a place aircraft flights run to and from: a station for air travel

Transfer times cover the average period taken from leaving the airport to arriving in your resort.

to take off

the action of becoming airborne

The plane about to   take off from Nice, heading for Luton airport.

an airplane

An hour later than planned, the plane took off.

come down through the air and alight on the ground

The plane landed safely with the remaining engine.

low-cost air travel

travel via airline that generally has lower fares and fewer comforts

Bradford International Airport is served by many operators including low-cost airlines

the place where travellers report to on arrival at the airport

You can still use self check-in if you are travelling with hold luggage.

TRAVEL – SEA / OCEAN

long journey usually involving travel by sea

Tasman made several voyages to the Far East.

a large boat that carries passengers or goods by sea

The wooden ship took fifteen days to make the crossing to America.

travel in a boat with sails, especially as a sport or recreation

There are many lakes and rivers where you may fish, canoe or sail .

a boat propelled by sails

I also have a 30-foot cruising sailboat.

a town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload

Because our town is a port , and because it has two rivers, there are often many people from other lands here.

a boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially over a relatively short distance and as a regular service

We caught the overnight ferry from Birkenhead to Belfast.

cruise-ship

a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages

The distinction between ocean liners and cruise ships has blurred, particularly with respect to deployment.

a small vessel propelled on water by oars, sails, or an engine

There is also boats available for hire.

TRAVEL – BY LAND

underground railway system

The New York City subway system is one of the world’s largest.

underground

The London underground is like a moving public thoroughfare.

the underground system in London

It’s in a quiet residential area close to the tube .

a series of connected railway vehicles pulled by a locomotive

London is 80 minutes away by shuttle service, with trains every 30 minutes.

vehicles moving on roads

Summer holidays often mean hours stuck in traffic in a hot car.

a path for vehicles to drive on

Follow the road down to Clanbrassil Street.

a track made of parallel bars on which trains run

Probably the most famous landmark along the railway is Ribblehead Viaduct with its 24 arches.

TRAVEL – VACATION

a walk outdoors for pleasure

Take a hike on some of these tracks.

a place with tents or other shelters for people holidaying or travelling

The tour involves staying in camps in the mountains.

a period of time away from work, especially in which one travels; holiday

We found that people were taking fewer vacations and spending more time in one destination.

a journey or visit somewhere

My wife Jen and I visited Borneo in March 2004, as part of a longer trip including Thailand and Nepal.

travel agent

the person working in company that provides travel and tourism related services to the public

Travelers really need travel agents for complex trips.

the action of traveling, typically abroad

International travel , was catastrophically affected by the September 11th attacks on New York.

a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure

Many areas have important natural features which serve to attract  tourists.

a case with a handle and a hinged lid, used for carrying clothes and other personal possessions

She has a whole suitcase of shoes.

sightseeing

the activity of visiting places of interest as a tourist

The members took us sightseeing in the Yellowstone National Park

a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination

The driver must take you to your destination by the shortest possible route.

somebody who travels in a vehicle, aircraft, train, or vessel but is not the driver or a member of its crew

Rail passengers in Germany have to deal with unreliable timetables

a roadside hotel designed primarily for motorists

We found a motel on the other side of Mississippi

suitcases and bags used when travelling

He has no luggage , no passport, just the clothes on his back

to go camping

the activity of going to a place with tents or other shelters for people holidaying or travelling

Find a rock every time you go camping and write a memory on it.

a short, easy, or routine trip from one place to another

How long is the train journey ?

an establishment providing accommodations, meals, and other services for travelers and tourists

We will make all your hotel bookings and arrange the tour for you.

cheap hotel

It is widely known the fact that hostels are cheaper than hotels.

to make a reservation or registration

During the course of one week four hundred guests were booked into a hotel.

to go sightseeing

to visit places of interest in a particular location

On Saturday I took the opportunity to go sightseeing .

an organized trip, often one that is part of a holiday a leisure activity

During the trip the pupils will go on several excursions .

destination

the place where someone or something is going

It took us five days to reach our destination , Ban Pong , 30 miles north of Bangkok.

to go abroad

to visit a foreign country or countries

In order to go abroad , one has to start from the scratch and work accordingly.

a piece of paper or small card that gives the holder a certain right, especially to enter a place, travel by public transport, or participate in an event

There is no booking fee when you buy tickets in person at the galleries.

a person who shows others the way

He began his journey to the ruin of ancient Loulan City, accompanied by five cameramen and two local guides .

a local person

Talking with locals is a great way of really getting to know a new place

getting to know

learn, find out

I love seeing the world and getting to know it’s people.

countryside

the land and scenery of a rural area

In the Chinese countryside, nobody seems to know where anything is.

scuba diving

the sport or pastime of swimming underwater using scuba gear

Stav and I are off to Sharm to go scuba diving and lounging around in the sun.

to get lost

unable to find one’s way; not knowing one’s whereabout

Touring motorcyclists are supposed to get lost .

TRAVEL – ADJECTIVES

incredible adventure activities

impossible to believe

I will never forget incredible adventure activities we experienced during the trip.

indigenous peoples

first peoples, aboriginal peoples, native peoples, occurring naturally in a particular place

New Zealand recognises its indigenous people in its constitution.

dangerous places

hazardous places, likely to cause harm

it’s a good idea to know how to behave and what not to do when traveling to dangerous places

tropical islands

Islands with extremely hot climate, situated in the regions of the world that lie between the tropics

Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest reef covered with hundreds of unique tropical islands

causing one to feel great enthusiasm and eagerness

Nottingham is a vibrant and exciting city, recently voted the third best shopping city in the UK

extraordinarily good or attractive

head all the way to the top for a fantastic view of the city.

from, in, characteristic of or of another country

Touring motorcyclists are supposed to get lost.

from, to, or relating to a foreign country, especially one across the sea

Earnings from overseas visitors contributed more than £ 3 billion to the economy

noteworthy or pleasurable and therefore likely to be remembered

At any time of year, a visit to Durlston is a memorable experience.

cross-country

across a region or country

Cross-country travel allows you to see the beauty of this country

making one feel tired

It has been a tiring journey, and I shall sleep well tonight.

giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment

In the afternoon we took a walk – just long enough to feel a pleasant tiredness

Word Formation

PART OF SPEECH

to check-in

Check-in online via the airline website

I am a teacher in a local high school and our hobbies include hiking and photography .

Australians experience a safe lifestyle.

When travelling near crocodile habitats, observe safety signs and don’t swim in rivers.

You can safely enjoy New Zealand’s unique landscapes.

International travel, was catastrophically affected by the September 11th attacks on New York.

A convenient  traveling route to the destination will also be suggested

As you travel the mountain roads look out for the monuments in memory of 1944.

to travel by

It’s two hours by

jump aboard/on

get on/onto

international

long-distance

arrangements

travel+noun

be able/unable to

want to, wish to

be forced to

comfortable

forthcoming

round-the-world

IELTS Websites

  • IELTS topic vocabulary for speaking test: Travel [thetesttaker.com]
  • IELTS Holiday Vocabulary [ieltsspeaking.co.uk]
  • Health Vocabulary [ieltsadvantage.com]
  • IELTS Speaking Vocabulary. Travel & Holidays [ielts-up.com]
  • Useful Expressions for Travelling [teacherluke.co.uk]
  • Flight Stories [teacherluke.co.uk]
  • Podcast 46 – Air Travel in Australia [slowenglish.info]
  • The point and the pleasure of travel Excess Baggage [bbc.co.uk]
  • What it is like to quit your job and travel the world? [quora.com]

  • Learn to Travel: Travel to Learn: Robin Esrock [ted.com]
  • Learn English – Travel Vocabulary [engVid]
  • Prepositions: TRANSPORT & TRAVEL [ETJ English]
  • Malaysia – Travel in 10 Travel Podcast [travelin10.com]

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Travel and Transport

Travel vocabulary: using english for travel.

Travel vocabulary is one of the most useful areas of language learning today, as more people than ever are travelling far and wide for business and pleasure. There are many useful words and phrases we use when travelling and dealing with transport.

Although our travel plans have been put on hold for a while due to the Coronavirus pandemic , the world is slowly starting to open up again. This means we need to be ready with our travel language and vocabulary for when we can get a flight, a bus or a train!

For non-native speakers , travel vocabulary is a particularly useful topic of study and always a popular subject, allowing you to enjoy organising your travels without worrying about language issues.

Explore travel  vocabulary  here and learn useful  vocabulary related to travelling and using public transport. We have included useful words related to using trains, buses, cars, taxis, planes and boats, so you can have your travel phrases covered, whatever your mode of transport.  

General English Travel Vocabulary:

to arrive , to depart, to leave, to stay,

to cancel, cancellation, cancelled, delay, delayed

to book, to reserve, reservation, to cancel a reservation

holiday, business trip

suitcase, bag, luggage

trip, journey, to travel, map

travel agent, brochure

ticket office, fare, price, single/return ticket

by foot, on foot

travelling by plane, by train, by taxi, by car, by boat

roundabout, road, traffic lights, speed limit, junction, cross roads, road signs

Image source

Transport Vocabulary and Useful Phrases:

Wheels, steering wheel, dash board, indicators, headlights, roof, bonnet, boot, engine, battery, windscreen wipers, garage, car mechanic, petrol station, service (a ‘check up’ for a car)

Double decker, single decker, passengers, bus driver, bus stop, bus station, bus conductor, coach, luggage hold, bus lane

Bus travelling phrases:

the next stop, the last stop, to get on/off the bus, to buy a ticket

Train station, platform, track, level crossing, locomotive, underground, cross-country, local, return, single, ticket, carriage, first/second class, train driver, ticket inspector, waiting room, seat, timetable, guard, season ticket, fare, travel card, buffet car

Train travel phrases:

to catch a train, to check the timetable, on the platform, to travel cross-country

to get on the train, to embark, to set off (on a journey)

to get off the train, to disembark, to alight

ticket machine – a machine where you can buy your train tickets

ticket gate – a mechanical gate blocking access, where you need to insert your ticket to pass through

the buffet car – a carriage on a train where you can buy drinks and snacks

Grand Central Station , New York City – image source

Cab, black cab (official English taxi), fare, taxi rank, taxi driver, tip ( noun and verb )

Taxi travel phrases:

to hail a taxi / to flag down a taxi (when you raise your arm to get a taxi driver’s attention to encourage it to stop in the street)

to pay the fare (the fare is the fee for the journey)

to tip the driver (verb) / to give the driver a tip (noun)

Aeroplane, airport, airline, wing, runway, pilot, gate, passport, excess baggage charge, cabin crew, flight attendant, air steward/stewardess, security, turbulence, seatbelt

take off, landing

turbulence (uncomfortable, sudden movements of a plane due to air pressure/temperature changes)

hand luggage (luggage you take into the cabin with you)

hold luggage/checked luggage (luggage you check in for stowage under the aircraft)

over-head locker (where you can put your hand luggage)

boarding card, customs, departures, arrivals, lounge, aisle seat, window seat, check-in, in-flight movie, in-flight entertainment

terminal 1, terminal 2 / T1, T2 (a terminal is where passengers go to buy tickets, check in luggage, go to their boarding gate etc.)

boarding gate – where passenger go to board the plane (i.e. to get on the plane), located inside the terminal building

A plane takes off – image source

Plane travel phrases:

to put luggage/bags in the hold

to board the plane

prepare for take off, the plane will be taking off in 30 minutes

prepare for landing, the plane will be landing in 20 minutes

to fasten your seatbelt, to buckle up (‘buckle up’ is slang for ‘fasten your seatbelt’)

the flight was quite turbulent, to experience some  turbulence,  there was some light/heavy turbulence

“How was your flight?”

“It was good, thanks, except there was some turbulence during the descent that made me spill my drink!”

“Great – it was a smooth flight and I slept most of the time.”

Ferry, cruise ship, harbour, deck, port, sea, ocean, cabin, captain, sail, sea sickness , crossing, on board, life belt/jacket, foot passenger, buffet, port side, starboard

  • The difference between a boat and a ship: boats are small to mid-sized vessels, often used for pleasure trips. Boat is also a generic term for water vessels. Ships are normally larger and are used to carry cargo, passengers or smaller boats.

Boat travelling phrases:

to embark  (to get on the boat) / to disembark (to get off the boat)

‘choppy’ seas / rough seas / strong waves

Calm waters will provide a peaceful cruise for this ship  –  image source

calm waters / still waters

to sail, to have a good crossing (a ‘crossing’ is when you go from one place to another on a boat/ship) – e.g.  “Did you have a good crossing?”

to go out on deck (to go outside on the ship)

welcome aboard/on board (you might hear this when you embark for the first time)

the captain’s table (where the captain sits at dinner – sometimes passengers might get an invitation to site at the captain’s table at some point during their cruise)

  • ‘Plain sailing’ is an idiom that means an event that goes smoothly: ‘It’s all plain sailing from here’

It’s a great day to be ‘out on deck’ – image source

English at the Train Station

Useful travelling vocabulary for using the train, including phrases you may want to say, phrases you may hear and comments you might want to make about travelling by train:

  • Train times on timetables are always given in the twenty-four hour clock format. So, 5.15 pm would be 17.15 and 9.05 am would be 09.05.

A busy airport – image source

“How was the journey?”

“It was fine, the train arrived on time and I managed to buy a coffee from the buffet car.”

“Terrible, the first two trains were cancelled and then I had to stand up for the entire journey.”

“My train was delayed, so I passed the time by browsing in the station bookshop”

English vocabulary at the airport

Travelling vocabulary for using planes and visiting the airport, including phrases you might hear at the airport and sentences you might need to say when travelling by plane:

Click here to explore more essential English vocabulary and phrases for everyday situations.

When travelling and using transport, you might also need to ask for directions. Check out how to ask for directions in English when travelling around a city with our directions page. Our article includes possible questions you might want to ask and answers you could receive when navigating your way around a new town.

Let us know your thoughts on travel vocabulary

What do you find most difficult about using English when travelling?

Do you find any of these phrases related to travel and transport confusing?

Can you think of other useful English travel vocabulary for using different modes of transport?

TEFL teachers, how do you incorporate travelling vocabulary into your English lessons?

2 thoughts on “ Travel and Transport ”

Thank you for the provided phrases and words. I would also like to see a short dialogue or common phrases when someone got lost in a city or trying to get somewhere, so that there should be various options for speaking about traveling ina city

Hi Tatyana, thanks for your comment. A dialogue like this is a great suggestion. We will looks to add something like this to the travel and transport page soon. In the meantime, you might find our directions page useful, as this contains phrases for asking for directions when travelling in a city.

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Describe A Person Who Likes To Travel By Plane – IELTS Cue Card Sample Answers

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Updated On Mar 22, 2023

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During Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test, you will have exactly one minute to prepare and speak on a specific topic. This is the IELTS cue card task. You can learn how to communicate clearly and successfully by reviewing sample answers.

This IELTS cue card gives you an opportunity to share one of your opinions on a person who likes to travel by plane.

Practise IELTS Speaking Part 2 by referencing the Cue Card Sample Answers below.

Before you start, learn useful idioms for IELTS Speaking with the guide below!

Check more Person-Cue Cards .

For more Cue Cards, take a look at IELTS Speaking Part 2 | Topics, Questions and Samples Answers .

You should say:

  • Who this person is?
  • How do you know this person?
  • Where does this person travel?
  • Explain why this person likes to travel by plane?

Sample Answer 1

Owning to the pace, air travel is swiftly becoming the most favoured transportation method. Although it isn’t a luxury anymore, nonetheless, it may still cost an arm and a leg for a specific stratum of society.

Anyway, I know a few people who are obsessed with air travel. However, one out of them is my cousin, Kajal, who is ever so fervent about plane journeys. Since she is a few years younger than me, I vividly remember her entire childhood.

Even as a toddler, she was fascinated with the planes flying high. Whenever she heard the sound of an aeroplane, she would leave everything and run toward its direction to wave. Back then, planes were only for affluent people.

However, with time, everything has changed. The first time she got to sit on a plane was when she travelled to Bangalore for her job. I can still recall the exhilaration in her voice when she called me in the middle of the night and chirped about how thrilled and edgy she was.

Her love for air travel comes from clouds. Being surrounded by candy-like clouds, she considers herself one step nearer to her goals. I like the childishness that comes to her voice and the spark that her eyes get whenever she has to go on a plane ride. I hope she keeps that gusto and child alive in her.

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  • Swiftly: quickly Eg: He ran swiftly through the flights of stairs.
  • Fervent : to show a strong feeling regarding something Eg: He is a fervent server of the Lord Krishna.
  • Vividly: something that is clear Eg: I still vividly remember the time when I fell from the stairs.
  • Toddler: a baby Eg: A toddler has been abducted from the park.
  • Fascinated: to be attracted toward something Eg: I am fascinated toward the functioning of the universe and planets.
  • Affluent: rich Eg: Taking frequent foreign trips is only for the affluent class.
  • Exhilaration: excitement Eg: In the last get-together, I had every family member over, chatting in exhilaration.
  • Chirped: to make high-pitched sounds like a bird Eg: She chirped excitedly upon hearing the news of admission in her favourite college.
  • Thrilled: excited Eg: We were thrilled to trek around the Himalayas.

Sample Answer 2

I know many people who like to travel by plane. The reasons may vary, but their affection remains the same. One such person is my brother, Vikram. 

Travelling has been an integral part of our lives since childhood. Our parents instilled this love of adventure as they felt it would help us develop worldly views as well as enable us to explore around us on our own terms. Initially, he did not have any preference for his mode of travel. But, eventually, as he got the taste of efficient and time-saving travel by air, he preferred it compared to any other. Now, wherever he goes, from foreign trips to business travels, he travels by plane. 

Once while having a discussion, we had a debate on which mode of transportation was more exciting. While the rest of us had multiple choices depending on the place we are traveling to, or the time we have on our hands, he unanimously voted that air transportation is the best. He feels that besides being the fastest mode, it is also comfortable and connects various parts of the world easily. He added that many complain that the cost is too much and also offered some solutions. According to him, if the tickets for planned trips are booked way ahead, the cost rendered is less. In case it is an emergency, there are various websites and tricks to reduce the price of the tickets. Hence, if one prefers air travel, one will definitely find means to reduce the cost.

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2 pilots fall asleep during flight veering plane off course, Indonesian officials say

The pilots of a batik air flight that left kendari heading to jakarta on jan. 25 simultaneously fell asleep for 28 minutes, transportation officials state in a report..

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An Indonesian plane carrying more than 150 people veered off its path after two pilots fell asleep at the same time during a flight , according to a preliminary report by Indonesia ’s National Transportation Safety Committee.

The report said the pilots were operating a Batik Air flight from Kendari in Southeast Sulawesi province to the capital Jakarta on Jan. 25 when they simultaneously fell asleep for 28 minutes.

There were 153 passengers and four flight attendants on board the flight. No one on board was injured, the report said.

Additionally, the flight lasted two hours and 35 minutes and properly landed in Jakarta with no damage to the aircraft, an Airbus A320.

The report did not name the pilots but said they were both Indonesian. The pilot in command was a 32-year-old and the second in command was a 28-year-old. Both were deemed fit to fly, had passed health checks, and tested negative for alcohol.

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Pilots fall asleep at the same time, officials state in report

According to the report, about 30 minutes into the flight, the pilot in command asked his second-in-command for permission to rest when the plane reached a cruising altitude of 36,000 feet. The second in command agreed, and the pilot in command fell asleep for about an hour.

When he woke up, the pilot in command asked his deputy if he wanted to rest to which he declined. The pilot in command then went back to sleep.

The second in command made contact with air control in Jakarata but then “inadvertently fell asleep." The Jakarta area control center attempted to contact the plane again but they didn't get a response.

“Several attempts to contact BTK6723 had been made by the Jakarta ACC including asking other pilots to call the BTK6723,” the report said. “None of the calls were responded to by the BTK6723 pilots.”

Around 28 minutes after the last recorded transmission, the pilot in command woke up and realized that the plane was not on the correct flight path. He then woke up the second in command and put the flight back on track.

Upon waking up, the first in command called Jakarta ACC and said they had been experiencing a "problem" with their radio communication.

The report said the second in command had told the pilot in command that he didn't have "proper rest" earlier in the day. He had one-month-old twins and had moved into a new home the day before the flight. According to the report, the second in command “had to wake up several times to help his wife take care of the babies,” the report said.

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Boeing nosedive —

50 injured on boeing 787 as “strong shake” reportedly sent heads into ceiling, latam airlines said "technical event" in mid-flight "caused a strong movement.".

Jon Brodkin - Mar 11, 2024 9:49 pm UTC

A Boeing airplane on a runway. The LATAM Airlines logo is printed on the side of the plane.

About 50 people were injured on a LATAM Airlines flight today in which a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner suffered a technical problem that caused a "strong shake," reportedly causing some passengers' heads to hit the ceiling.

The plane flying from Australia to New Zealand "experienced a strong shake during flight, the cause of which is currently under investigation," LATAM said on its website today. LATAM, a Chilean airline, was also quoted in news reports as saying the plane suffered "a technical event during the flight which caused a strong movement."

The Boeing plane, carrying 263 passengers and nine flight and cabin crew members, landed at Auckland Airport as scheduled. New Zealand ambulance service Hato Hone St. John published a statement saying that its "ambulance crews assessed and treated approximately 50 patients, with one patient in a serious condition and the remainder in a moderate to minor condition." Twelve patients were taken to hospitals, the statement said.

Most of the patients were "discharged shortly after," LATAM said on its website. "Only one passenger and one cabin crew member required additional attention, but without any life-threatening risks."

The plane was originally supposed to continue from New Zealand to Chile, but that leg of the trip was rescheduled. LATAM said it is "working in coordination with the respective authorities to support the investigations into the incident."

Boeing told news outlets that it is "working to gather more information about the flight and will provide any support needed by our customers." We contacted Boeing today and will update this article if it provides more information.

Passenger describes nosedive, people hitting the ceiling

Passenger Brian Jokat described the frightening incident in interviews with several media outlets. "The ceiling's broken from people's heads and bodies hitting it," Jokat said, according to ABC News . "Basically neck braces were being put on people, guys' heads were cut and they were bleeding. It was just crazy."

Jokat was also quoted as saying that he "felt the plane take a nosedive—it felt like it was at the top of a roller coaster, and then it flattened out again." It all happened in "split seconds," he reportedly said.

Today's flight came about two months after a near-disaster involving a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane used by Alaska Airlines. On January 5, the plane was forced to return to Portland International Airport in Oregon after a passenger door plug blew off the aircraft during flight.

The National Transportation Safety Board concluded that four bolts were missing from the plane. The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the incident, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday .

Boeing was seeking a safety exemption from the US Federal Aviation Administration related to its 737 Max 7 aircraft, but withdrew the application in January after the 737 Max 9 door-plug blowout.

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50 people injured after plane’s ‘nosedive’ on flight to New Zealand

Fifty people were injured by “a strong shake” that came during a Monday flight from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand, prompting an investigation from Chilean airline LATAM and a large response from emergency services.

Passengers, speaking to local media, described seeing people being thrown to the ceiling and then falling to the floor as those on board felt a sudden rollercoaster-like drop — as if the plane were taking a nosedive — before the plane quickly leveled.

A spokesperson for LATAM in an earlier statement described the incident as a “technical event” during the Auckland-bound flight aboard the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner carrying 263 passengers and nine flight and cabin crew members. Flight 800 was stopping in Auckland before heading to its final destination of Santiago, Chile.

The airline confirmed in a statement to The Washington Post that 10 passengers and three cabin crew members were taken to Middlemore Hospital “to confirm their health condition” after the flight made its scheduled landing at Auckland International Airport on Monday afternoon. By Tuesday morning local time, Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora said in a statement to The Post it was treating four people admitted overnight with “a range of moderate injuries” but who were in table condition.

The airline said it “deeply regrets any inconvenience and discomfort this situation may have caused its passengers.”

A spokesperson for Boeing said, “We are working to gather more information about the flight and will provide any support needed by our customer.”

The Hato Hone St. John ambulance service said in a statement that its crews responded to an incident at Auckland International Airport involving an inbound aircraft Monday afternoon local time. After seven ambulances and other vehicles and teams arrived at the scene, they “assessed and treated approximately 50 patients,” including one in serious condition and the remainder in moderate to minor condition, the service said.

A passenger on board told Radio New Zealand that the flight was going smoothly until about two-thirds of the way into the roughly three-hour journey to New Zealand, when the plane “just dropped.”

The passenger, Brian Jokat, told the outlet that several passengers were thrown up to the ceiling of the plane, with some breaking parts of the cabin on impact and others injuring themselves when they hit the floor.

“Then people just started screaming. I felt the plane take a nosedive — it felt like it was at the top of a roller coaster, and then it flattened out again,” Jokat said. The entire incident lasted only “split seconds,” he said.

Another passenger, Priscilla Waller-Subritzky, told the New Zealand Herald that the plane lost altitude and that “a number of passengers and crew were thrown into the roof of the plane.” She said “the crew were injured so couldn’t help” the passengers who were hurt.

LATAM canceled the final leg of Flight 800, saying a new Santiago-bound flight is scheduled for Tuesday, departing from Auckland at 8 p.m. local time. The airline said it is covering food and accommodation for affected passengers.

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