Booking Flights
Sarah needs to book flights to and from Hawaii for work. She calls the airline to book them…
Sarah: Hi! I’d like to book some flights please.
Airline Assistant: No problem. Where do you plan on going and on what date?
Sarah: I’d like to book a flight to Hawaii on 20th April, please.
Airline Assistant: For that destination, you will need to leave from Los Angeles Airport or Burbank Airport - Which would you prefer?
Sarah: Well, I live closer to Los Angeles Airport, so that would be the best one.
Airline Assistant: OK. Would you prefer a morning or an afternoon departure?
Sarah: I need to leave early in the morning, if possible, please.
Airline Assistant: OK, there is a flight leaving Los Angeles Airport at 8.30AM and you will arrive at 2.30PM. What date would you like to return? And would you prefer a flight in the morning or afternoon?
Sarah: I’d like a return flight for 5th May please and I’d prefer to return in the morning.
Airline Assistant: OK, there is one at 7.30AM departing from Hilo International Airport. The total cost for your flights will be £562.
Sarah: No problem – that’s a great price! I can pay with card now.
Airline Assistant: Thank you very much. The confirmation will be sent automatically to your email address.
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To come across
something
| To find something unexpectedly. | He came across a nice, little restaurant while he was walking through the town. | Entertainment and Food |
To check out |
|
| Entertainment and Food |
To eat out | To eat in a restaurant. | When I lived in France, I used to eat out every weekend. | Entertainment and Food |
To polish something
off
| To finish eating food or doing work quickly |
| Entertainment and Food |
To snack on something
| To eat small amounts of food between meals | If you eat breakfast in the morning, you’re less likely to snack on biscuits. | Entertainment and Food |