Alright guys, it's time to say goodbye to Orlando and go back to your country.
I know, it's sad.
Well, some people say travelling is wonderful,
but going back home is even better, right?
Would they be missing their own beds, maybe?
How do you feel at the end of your trip?
I always get a little bit sad,
wishing it would last just a little bit longer.
But... It's time to head to the airport and take the flight back home.
As we saw in the last video, there are plenty of transportation options
from and to the airport.
You can usually take the same means of transportation
you used when you left the airport.
It's even easier and better if you've purchased a round trip transfer.
If you don't like to carry heavy bags around just like me,
the first thing you do as you get to the airport
is to grab a baggage cart or trolley.
They're usually somewhere near the check-in area,
parking lots and arrivals.
There's one small catch when talking about American airports:
you have to pay to release the cart.
Sorry...
But you can pay with:
Speaking of coins, Americans have specific names for each one of them.
They're rarely, or ever, referred to them any other way.
So, it's nice to learn these names. Take a look!
Ok, back to the airport.
You've released the cart and now it's check-in time,
There are three ways you can do the check in.
But, hey, pay attention to this:
Some airlines won't allow online check-ins for international flights.
You know that you'll have to show your passport, visa,
and all of that stuff, right?
That's the reason why you have to do the check-in at the airport.
The check-in procedures are the same you went through in your country,
but on your way back you have to go through them fully in English.
Relax!
Actually, if you're like me,
there'll be another difference from your inbound flight.
You'll probably have extra luggage because of all the shopping!
Oh, well...
Let's check which documents you need to do your check-in!
Yup, that's all you need!
You'll probably have to start at the check-in kiosks.
Just type in your flight confirmation code and then you should scan your passport.
After that, you'll have to confirm your personal information.
Before finishing your check-in, you'll be offered a few extras.
Each company will offer something different, but in general they'll be:
Now, be careful.
Because you'll have to pay for some or for all of these options.
So, think carefully and check if you actually need them.
If you conclude that you need these things,
make your selection and wait until the system asks you to insert your card.
Then, you'll be asked about your luggage:
In the end of the check-in,
the baggage tag and the boarding pass will come out together.
Verify which one is which and keep your baggage receipts
and boarding pass with you, because you'll need them.
After that, you should proceed to the baggage drop-off.
There might be a short line, but you can't escape it.
As you have your baggage and your boarding pass at this point,
your check-in is concluded,
and all you have to do now is drop off your bags!
Now, what if you have a problem?
What if you can't understand the self-service check-in?
Chillax!
There will always be some airline staff member to assist you,
and you can ask them for help!
Another option is to go directly to the check-in desk.
Yes, guys, we call it a check-in counter or a check-in desk.
The procedure is pretty much the same, but you'll have to interact with the clerk.
You'll say your name, where you're going,
and then they'll ask you for your flight confirmation code and passport.
Next, it's time to choose the seat.
I always like to choose mine because I prefer the window seat, you know?
You can use one of the following questions to choose yours:
Now, here's the thing:
the planes used for international flights usually have three seat rows.
So, besides the windows and aisle seats,
there are also the middle seats.
They're usually the seats no one commonly asks for, and I'm no different.
If I'm travelling with friends and family, ok,
I can lift the arm rest and be happy.
But, other than that, no.
No way!
So, before you get your boarding pass,
the clerk will ask you for your luggage and say something like:
This is a tense moment!
Weight limit!
If by any chance your luggage exceeds the airline baggage weight policy,
you'll have to pay the excess baggage fees.
If that happens, you'll probably hear:
Yeah, guys.
It's not cheap to pay for overweight luggage.
If only one of your pieces of luggage is above the limit,
the clerk may suggest you step out of line,
and distribute the weight among your bags.
Then, back in line to redo the process so you won't have to pay extra.
But even so, it's still a pain, right?
So, it's better to play it safe and weigh your luggage when you pack,
and then check it again beforehand on the scales available at the airport.
They're usually close to the check-in area!
You can also request a fragile sticker for your baggage,
in case you're carrying something that breaks easily.
There's also the possibility of getting a priority tag,
but that will depend on your frequent flyer program.
Then you can say:
After you've checked-in your luggage,
the clerk will ask about your carry-on:
See, guys? As we've said before,
it is advisable that you have a name tag on your carry-on as well.
When it's all done, the clerk will hand you your boarding pass,
and inform you of your boarding gate and time.
It'll be something like this:
I guess you're ready for the real deal now,
doing your check-in fully in English!
Do the follow-up exercises,
and check what you already know and what you might need to review!
You're not going into the plane just yet, guys!
Before that, we need to go through the security checkpoint,
which is what we'll cover on the next video!
See you then.