jet bridge
Gate-to-plane passage
A jet bridge is the enclosed, movable walkway that connects an airport terminal to an aircraft, allowing passengers to board and exit without going outside.
Also called a jetway, boarding bridge, or air bridge.
We waited in the jet bridge while they cleaned the plane.
Path for foot traffic
- gangwayNarrow corridor for access
- passagewayEnclosed route between spaces
- tunnelEnclosed underground route
- corridorEnclosed connecting walkway
connector · enclosed · telescopic · extendable · retractable · hydraulic · canopy · accordion
Hinged barrier in fence
- terminalAt the endpoint
- concourseOpen gathering area
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
- tarmacPaved airport surface
airside · departure · arrival · stand · ramp · pier · hub · domestic
Beginning a voyage
- disembarkationLeaving a vehicle formally
- deplaningExiting an aircraft
- queueOrdered waiting line
- seamlessWithout visible joins
transition · sheltered · indoor · direct access · door-to-door
Connecting to a port
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- extensionAdded part or duration
- retractionFormal withdrawal of statement
leveling · deployment · attachment · connection · operator · ground crew · pushback · fuselage
walkway
Path for foot traffic
- gangwayNarrow corridor for access
- passagewayEnclosed route between spaces
- tunnelEnclosed underground route
corridor · connector · enclosed · telescopic · extendable · retractable · hydraulic · canopy · accordion · glass walls
gate
Hinged barrier in fence
tarmac · airside · departure · arrival · stand · ramp · pier · hub · domestic · international
embarkation
Beginning a voyage
- disembarkationLeaving a vehicle formally
- deplaningExiting an aircraft
- queueOrdered waiting line
seamless · transition · sheltered · indoor · direct access · door-to-door
docking
Connecting to a port
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- extensionAdded part or duration
retraction · leveling · deployment · attachment · connection · operator · ground crew · pushback · fuselage · bumper
mobility assistance
Aid for movement-impaired individuals
stretcher · medical transport · priority boarding · assistance
- Air Travelboarding, airline, flight attendants, takeoff, landing
- airportterminal, gate, gates, runway, baggage claim
- airport termstakeoff, passport control, security, boarding pass, gate
- airportsairports, airport, terminals, terminal building, runway
- airport featuresshuttle, sliding doors, barrier, signs, seating
- airport gategate number, boarding pass, gate agent, boarding call, announcement