Travel and accommodation Flashcards
scheduled flight
normal regular flight
charter flight
special flight taking a group of people, usually to the same holiday destinaion
first class
using the best quality accommodation
business class
a class of seating on an aircraft that is superior to economy class but less expensive than first class, intended especially for people travelling on business
economy class
the lowest travel class of seating
route
a way for travel or movement, the path from point A to point B
airline
an organization providing a regular public service of air transport on one or more routes
low-cost/budget
cheaper
national carrier
any aircraft or ship operated by or on behalf of the Government
flight only
only via airplane (charter flight)
extras (charter flight)
airport taxes, insurance
restrictions
limit to what you can do
value for money
used in reference to something that is well worth the money spent on it
non-refundable
you can’t get your money back
cancellation fee
pay to cancel your trip
stopover
you may stay somewhere overnight before continuing to your destination
transfers
an act of moving something or someone to another place
shuttle bus
a bus that travels a shorter route in comparison to most bus routes
package holiday
includes accommodation and transfers
all-inclusive holiday
includes flight, accommodation and all drinks, meals and snacks in the hotel
ferry
a boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially over a relatively short distance and as a regular service
crossing
from one place to another with a ferry
go on a cruise
holiday on the sea
holiday of a lifetime
one you will always remember
berth
a place to sit or sleep especially on a ship or vehicle
shared cabin
a bed in a cabin with other people
deluxe
luxurious or sumptuous; of a superior kind
upper deck
the higher part of the ship, which is often bigger and more comfortable
exotic
unusual or exciting
get away from it all
escape your daily life and routines
carriage
any of the separate sections of a train that carry passengers
change trains
get off one train and on to another
through train/direct train
one which take syou directly to your destination
getting around
travelling to different places (informal)
unlimited mileage
you can travel as many miles as you like for the same price
come and you go as you please
go where you want when you want
camping
sleeping in a tent or a caravan
self-catering
where you do your own cooking
chalet
small cottage or cabin specially built for holiday-makers
guest house
small, relatively cheap hotel
inn
similar to a pub, but also offering accommodation; sometimes in an attractive old building
half board
usually breakfast and one other meal
full board
all meals