air travel

flight

Aerial journey by aircraft

• takeoffDeparture or parody
• landingDescent's final moment
• boardingEntering a vehicle

check-in · departure · arrival · layover · connecting flight · gate · terminal · baggage claim · overhead bin · aisle seat

airline

Air transport company

• aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
• pilotOne who steers aircraft
• cockpitPilot's control compartment

runway · control tower · hangar · fuselage · aerodynamics · navigation · radar · altimeter · propeller · flight attendant

economy

System of trade and production

• low-cost carrierAirline minimizing fares via stripped amenities
• standbyReady substitute awaiting use
• basic fareSimple, standard food offerings

carry-on · checked bag fee · no-frills · seat selection fee · Ryanair · EasyJet · red-eye · layover · booking · price alert

vacation

Leisure time away

• destinationIntended arrival point
• sightseeingVisiting places of interest
• holidayDay of rest

itinerary · excursion · backpacking · resort · getaway · guidebook · tourist · souvenir · package deal · all-inclusive

first class

Highest quality or rank

• business classUpgraded airline seating tier
• private jetPersonally owned aircraft
• lounge accessPermission to enter rest area

frequent flyer · champagne · priority boarding · concierge · upgrade · elite status · miles · premium cabin · amenity kit · chauffeur service

• global connectionsflights, cables, trade routes, shipping lanes, fiber optics
• Transportation Cultureroad trips, car culture, commuting, rush hour, carpooling
• global linksdiplomatic missions, consulates, trade blocs, defense pacts, foreign investment
• explorationexploration, explore, expedition, expeditions, voyage
• flightflying, fly, flight, aviation, aircraft
• traveltrip, trips, journey, journeys, travels