At the airport

I was heading off on a business trip. My colleague said he would drop me at

the airport. We set off for the airport early so we didn’t get stuck in rush hour
traffic and, when we arrived at the airport, he dropped me at the door to the
departures area. I got out of the car and hurried up to the counter where
I checked in my suitcase and showed the assistant my carry-on luggage. They
told me the plane was held up and would take off late. I went through the
security checks where they patted me down and checked my bag. I decided to
have a look at the duty-free shops and pick up a newspaper and a snack.
Finally, I got on the plane, sat down, put on my earphones, opened up the
newspaper, and settled down for the flight.
heading off – Head off to start a journey

drop me off -Take someone to a place and leave them there.

set off – To start a journey.

stuck in – To be unable to move ( in the traffic)

pulled up – (of a vehicle) To come to a stop.

got out off – To leave (the car).

hurried up – To move fast and not waste time.

carry on – Items you can take on the plane.

check in – Arrive and register at the airport and to give them your suitcase at an airport.

held up – (hold up) To have a delay when travelling.

take off – When a plane departs or leaves the ground.

patted down –To touch someone’s clothes in order to check whether they are carrying something
such as a weapon or illegal drugs.

look at -To glance or look at something, especially in a quick, informal.

picked up – To purchase something.

got on – boarded

sat down – To move to a sitting position.

put on – To start wearing something.

open up – To open it from a folded position.

settled down – To relax, get comfortable