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A2ENAt the Airport: Check-In Chaos
Practise have to, don't have to and can't for rules and obligations through a chaotic morning at the airport check-in counter. A suitcase three kilos too heavy, a bottle of perfume that can't go through security and a flight that closes in fifteen minutes — follow the rules, solve the problems and get on the plane. A practical A2 English lesson on have to / don't have to, airport vocabulary and travel situations. Ideal for adult learners, English tutors, and language schools.
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Swipe Battle. Airport Words
Swipe Battle
check-in counter
the place where you give your suitcase and get your boarding pass
baggage claim
the place where you pay for extra luggage
boarding pass
a document that shows your seat and lets you get on the plane
aisle seat
a seat next to the window
carry-on luggage
a small bag that you take with you on the plane
delayed
the flight leaves later than planned
departures board
a screen that shows when planes arrive
security check
the place where they check you and your bags for dangerous things
gate
the door where you get on your plane
cancelled
the flight leaves from a different gate
take off
when a plane leaves the ground
overweight
your suitcase is too big for the plane
land
when a plane comes down to the ground
passport control
the place where an officer checks your passport
window seat
a seat next to the window
Content Block. Three Kilos Too Many
Content Block
Agent: Good morning. Can I see your passport and ticket, please? Mrs Brown: Here you are. Agent: Thank you. Put your suitcase here, please... Oh, I'm sorry. Your suitcase is three kilos over the limit. Mrs Brown: Three kilos? Oh no! Do I have to pay? Agent: Yes, I'm afraid you have to pay 15 euros for each extra kilo. Mrs Brown: 45 euros! Can I put some things in my carry-on bag? Agent: Yes, you can. But remember — you can't take liquids over 100 ml in your carry-on bag. Mrs Brown: OK, I'll take out my books and my shoes. Agent: Great, now it's fine. You don't have to pay. Would you like a window or an aisle seat? Mrs Brown: A window seat, please. Agent: Here's your boarding pass. Boarding is at 10:15, gate 12, so you have to be at the gate by 10 o'clock. Mrs Brown: Thank you! Is the flight on time? Agent: I'm afraid it's delayed by 30 minutes. Have a nice flight!
Discussion questions
- What was the problem with Mrs Brown's suitcase? How did she solve it?
- What can't you take in your carry-on bag?
- Did you ever have to pay for heavy luggage? What happened?
- What do you usually do when your flight is delayed?
- Window or aisle — which do you prefer? Why?
- Mrs Brown's suitcase is three kilos over the limit.True
- In the end, she has to pay 45 euros.False
- She can take liquids over 100 ml in her carry-on bag.False
- She gets a window seat.True
- Boarding is at gate 21.False
- The flight is on time.False
Lesson Board
Lesson Board
Sorting. Airport Rules
Sorting
You have to...
You don’t have to...
You can’t...
Fill the Gap. Rules of the Road
Fill the Gap
- She has to (have to) pay 45 euros for her heavy suitcase.
- You don't have to (not have to) print your boarding pass — you can show it on your phone.
- He doesn't have to (not have to) check in a suitcase — he only has a small bag.
- We had to (have to) wait for three hours yesterday because the flight was delayed.
- Does (do) your sister have to change planes in Paris?
- My boss has to (have to) travel every week.
- Last year I had to (have to) buy a new suitcase at the airport.
- You don't have to (not have to) arrive five hours early.
- Did (do) you have to pay for your bag last time?
- The pilot has to (have to) check the plane before every flight.
Roleplay Quest. Check-In Chaos
Roleplay Quest
Scenario
Flight SK 207 to Barcelona. The check-in counter closes at 10:30 — in 15 minutes! Only one counter is open, and every passenger has a problem. The airline rules: - One suitcase: maximum 23 kg. Extra kilos: 15 euros each. - Carry-on bag: no liquids over 100 ml. - Today the airline has ONE free upgrade to business class. Check in all the passengers before 10:30 — and keep everyone happy! Useful phrases: Can I see your passport and ticket, please? Your suitcase is... kilos over the limit. You have to... / You don't have to... / You can't... Do I have to pay? / Can I...? Would you like a window or an aisle seat? Is the flight on time?
Check-in Agent Lisa
You work at the check-in counter. Check passports, weigh suitcases, give boarding passes and seats.
Secret goal: Your mission: check in everyone before 10:30 and follow the rules. You can give the free business class upgrade to ONE passenger — choose a polite person. For anything else, ask your supervisor.
Mr Novak
You're flying to Barcelona for an important business conference. Your suitcase is 26 kg.
Secret goal: Your mission: you don't want to pay for the extra kilos — find a solution! You need an aisle seat because you are very tall. Secret: you really want the business class upgrade — try to get it without asking directly.
Emma
You're running — you're very late! You have a carry-on bag with a big bottle of perfume (200 ml), a present for your mum's birthday.
Secret goal: Your mission: get on the flight AND keep the perfume. Ask what you can do. You want a window seat — it's your first time in Barcelona.
Supervisor Mark
You are the airport supervisor. You help the agent with difficult passengers.
Secret goal: Secret: the flight is delayed by one hour, but you can't tell the passengers before 10:15. You can allow ONE passenger to put things in a free airport bag (2 kg). If the agent asks, help to decide who gets the upgrade.
Talk Time. Airport Stories
Talk Time
- What do you love and hate about airports?
- What's the longest time you had to wait at an airport? What happened?
- Do you usually travel with only carry-on luggage? Why (not)?
- What do you have to do before a flight? Make a short checklist.
- What don't you have to do when you travel by train, but you have to do when you fly?
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