Checking in at the Airport

Here is the passport and the booking.

A simple, direct way to hand over your documents.

Good morning, I am handing you the documents for the flight.

Uses the formal 'le' to show respect to the staff member.

I'm only checking this one.

Very natural when pointing to your suitcase.

I would like to check a hold bag.

'Bagaglio da stiva' is the standard term for checked luggage.

I only have a carry-on.

Quick and common way to say you have no bags to check.

I'm taking this with me in the cabin.

Useful when the staff asks if you want to check a smaller bag.

Is there a window seat?

A direct question for casual interactions.

If possible, I would prefer an aisle seat.

Uses the conditional 'preferirei' (I would prefer) to soften the request.

I hope the suitcase doesn't exceed the weight limit.

Uses the subjunctive 'superi' after 'spero che', typical of B1.

How much do you pay for excess baggage?

Uses the impersonal 'si paga' (does one pay) to ask generally.

What time does boarding start?

The most common way to ask for the boarding time.

Could you tell me what time we need to board?

A polite indirect question using the conditional 'potrebbe'.

Do you already know which gate we need to go to?

Sometimes the gate isn't printed on the pass yet.

Do the bags go directly to the final destination?

Crucial to ask if you have a connecting flight.

Do you know if there are any delays for the flight?

A natural way to check if your flight is on time.