If you travel a lot, then you know the need to know at least the basic language of the country you’re going to. If this is your first time to go to a Spanish-speaking country by plane, then you must know some basic sentences and phrases that will make your trip simpler and less alien compared to not knowing anything at all about the country.

Some basic sentences include:
“When does the plane leave?” say: “¿Cuándo sale el avión?”
“When does the plane arrive?” say: “¿Cuándo llega el avión?”
“Where is the bathroom?” say: “¿Dónde está el baño?”
“Do you speak English?” say: “¿Habla usted inglés?”
“Where can I claim my luggage?” say: “¿En dónde puedo recoger mi equipaje?”
“Where is customs?” say: “¿En dónde está la aduana?”
“Could you please help me with my bags?” say: “Por favor, ¿me puede ayudar con las maletas?”

Some basic phrases include:
Airline: la aerolinea
Airport: el aeropuerto
Boarding pass: pase de abordar
Destination: el destino
Exit: la salida
Flight attendant: la azafata or ex auxiliary de vuelo
Gate: puerta
Luggage: el equipaje
Occupancy: plaza
Parking lot: estacionamiento
Passport: el pasaporte
Suitcase: la maleta
Tourist class: la clase turista
Ticket price: importe del boleto
Travel stop: parada
Travel agency: agencia de viajes
Travel insurance: seguro de viaje

These are only some of the basic sentences and phrases that you would have to know when traveling by plane. There are more sentences that you can learn regarding air travel so try to look up other sentences that you think you may ask while on the trip. Some of the phrases mentioned here are phrases you would see on signs in the airport or going to the airport. Remember; don’t be embarrassed if you don’t know what something means. It is better that you get things clear to have a safe trip, or to prevent yourself from getting lost.