Unit 27:
Luggages Policy

 Intermediate

Objective

To learn rules about bringing of luggages at the airport.

  • Brain Storm : Share your ideas with your teacher. Try to make sentences.

Have you ever had your baggage lost or delayed? How was it resolved? How would/did you feel?

Vocabulary

Repeat the following words and phrases with your teacher and use them in a sentence.

  • restrictions (n)
  • regulations (n)
  • fit (v)
  • purse (n)
  • figure out (v)
  • customs (n)
  • pass (v)

 

Dialogue 1

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Ed

Mich

 I don’t know how much luggage I can take on the plane with me.

You need to look up each individual airline online to get their restrictions.

I just wonder what the general rules are.

In the United States, if you fly economy on a domestic flight, you usually have to pay for checked baggage.

 What about international flights?

On international flights, you usually have a two-bag limit with weight restrictions.

What about carry-on bags?

All airlines will allow you to bring one small carry-on that will fit under the seat. Sometimes you can also bring a purse or handbag.

Do you have any words of wisdom for travelers in regard to luggage?

Keep it light in regard to what you pack. Figure out what you absolutely need and leave the rest at home.

Let’s practice

True or False

 

1. All airlines will allow you to bring two small carry-on purses.

2.In the United States, if you fly economy on a domestic flight, you usually have to pay for checked baggage.

3.On international flights, you usually have a two-bag limit with no weight restrictions.

 

Dialogue 2

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Anton

Lea

I haven’t traveled much and need to know what I can carry in my luggage.

There are different considerations. You have to consider airline rules and rules for customs.

How do I find out about each country’s Customs regulations?

You can go to a website for the particular country you are interested in.

Is there anything that I should keep in mind for all countries?

Do not ever lie about what you are carrying in your luggage. If you get caught, there is a major fine just for lying.

How about regulations for what you can carry on an airline?

The Internet is a good source for special regulations for particular airports and airlines.

I heard that I can’t bring my own bottled water on the plane.

You can buy water at the airport once you pass luggage inspection.

Let’s Practice

Answer the following questions.

  1. What are the different considerations for the carry-in luggage?
  2. What is a good source for special regulations for particular airports and airlines?

Discussion：

Share your  ideas with your teacher.

  1. What items should not be included in your hand baggage?
  2. How much baggage do you take with you?
  3. What do you like and dislike about airports? Why?