skycap

Curbside luggage handler

A skycap is a porter at an airport who handles passengers' luggage at the curb or terminal entrance: I tipped the skycap who took my bags to check-in.

The word combines sky with redcap, the traditional term for a railroad porter.

porter

bellhop

Hotel luggage attendant

baggage handlerAirport luggage worker
doormanBuilding entrance attendant
valetPersonal servant or parker

concierge · attendant · steward · carrier · helper · tip · gratuity · uniform · service · assistance

airport

terminal

At the endpoint

curbsideAdjacent to the street
departureAct of going away
check-inRegistering one's presence

airline · passenger · flight · boarding pass · baggage claim · arrival · drop-off · pickup zone · taxi stand · shuttle

luggage

suitcase

Portable travel container

carry-onBag kept in cabin
checked bagLuggage stored in cargo
duffelCylindrical fabric bag

garment bag · trunk · valise · backpack · briefcase · tote · spinner · hardshell · wheeled bag · tag

Categories

baggage handlersbaggage handler, loader, cargo handler
airport workerspilot, flight attendant, baggage handler, gate agent, ticket agent
luggage handlingporter, bellhop, luggage cart, baggage trolley, hand truck
portershotel porter, bellhop, bellman, bellboy, hospital porter
baggagesuitcase, luggage, checked bag, carry-on, hand luggage
transport workerstruck driver, coachman, taxi driver, stagecoach driver, train driver

Opposites

location of service

skycapflight attendant

Airplane cabin staff member

cabin crew · airline steward · airline stewardess · gate agent · baggage handler

ground vs. air service

skycapflight attendant

Airplane cabin staff member

cabin crew · air steward · air stewardess · pilot · co-pilot

travel mode

skycapredcap

Station luggage carrier

bellhop · hotel porter · stevedore · dockworker

Family

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