TRANSPORT BY AIR - PLANE TRAVEL - PART FOUR
glide
to fly through air currents without the use of an engine or in the case of the birds' wings being moved
go-around (or) go-round
a track traveled by a plane after a failed landing attempt in order to place itself for a successful second attempt
hand baggage (American English)
hand luggage (British English)
small bags that can be carried on an aeroplane by a passenger
in-flight
developed, performed, or offered to be utilized during a journey on an International plane
jet
to travel by jet airplane
jet lag
the state of being exhausted and a little disoriented after taking a long flight, occurs particularly after a long flight through several time zones and is most likely caused by a disruption in the human body's circadian rhythms
land
to glide gently through the air and land on the ground or another surface
landing
a process of returning an aircraft or spaceship to the ground after a scheduled trip
landing card
a card that airline passengers fill out with personal information and produce to officials upon arrival in a foreign nation
last call
the final request for passengers to board their plane at an airport
log
a record of events in a specific timeframe, particularly during a voyage on a ship or plane
long-haul
including the long-distance transportation of either cargo or people
Mayday
a worldwide radio signal used by ships and aircraft to send distress signals to summon assistance
mid-air ( noun)
a location in the sky or the air and when the vehicle is not on the land
mid-air (adjective)
taking place in the sky or the air rather than on the ground
navigate
to use a map or some other device to plan and steer the direction of a ship, aeroplane etc.
