AIR TRAVEL

I. Warm-up
1. Have you ever travelled by plane? How old were you? Where did you go? How was the
experience? How often do you travel by plane?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of air travel?
3. Have you or anyone you know experienced any frightening situations on the plane? (e.g.
turbulence, emergency landing, oxygen masks dropping)
4. Do you remember any movies related to airplanes? Are there any airplane scenes that you can
think of?
5. What is jet lag? What can you do to reduce the feeling of jet lag?

II. Read the sentences below. Circle the numbers that best express your opinions.
Discuss your choices with your partner.

1. Air travel is safe. 1 2 3 4 5

2. Air travel causes too much pollution. 1 2 3 4 5
3. Travelling by air is affordable. 1 2 3 4 5
4. Air travel is the most comfortable way of travelling. 1 2 3 4 5
5. Flight attendants have great jobs. 1 2 3 4 5
6. People should be allowed to smoke on planes if they want to. 1 2 3 4 5
7. Window seats are better than aisle seats. 1 2 3 4 5
8. Babies should not be allowed on planes because they cry too much. 1 2 3 4 5

1-I disagree completely/ 2- I mostly disagree/ 3- I’m not sure / 4-I mostly agree / 5-I agree completely

III. Let’s have some fun! Spot the difference.

IV. Budget airlines. How do low cost airlines work? Discuss your ideas. Consider
different aspects e.g. airplanes, airports, personnel, services.

Watch the video “How budget airlines work”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=069y1MpOkQY

Your notes
 Your notes

V. What do you really need on an airplane for a 90-minute flight? Rate these and
share your ratings with your partner: 10 = absolute necessity; 1 = no need at all.
Discuss.

_____ in-flight movie _____ a seat

_____ meal _____ a life jacket

_____ duty free _____ a drink

_____ toilet _____ flight attendants

Take a look at some funny memes

VI. Brainstorm
1. Female vs male pilots.
Female vs male flight attendants.
Do you think sex plays a role in those professions?
2. Are planes really safer than cars? ( A British study shows that flying is 176 times safer than
walking, 15 times safer than driving and 300 times safer than a motorbike.)
3. Has air travel changed after September 11 attacks?
4. What should be done with obese people who practically take up two seats?

VII. Finish the sentences:

1. If I could choose one destination where I could travel for free….
2. If I were on the plane that was hijacked by terrorists…

VIII. Read a short article about Ryanair’s idea how to cut costs. How do you feel about it?
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/0907/090709-air_travel.html