The check-in counter
Example: Check-in counter processes passengers and luggage before flight
Definition
"The check-in counter" is a designated desk or area at an airport where passengers present their tickets, check their luggage, and receive boarding passes before boarding a flight. It serves as the initial point of contact for airline staff to assist travelers with their flight preparations.
Etymology
The term "the check-in counter" combines 'check-in,' referring to the process of registering oneself and luggage for travel, and 'counter,' meaning a flat surface or desk. 'Check-in' derives from the practice of confirming arrival or registration, while 'counter' comes from the Old French 'conter,' meaning to count or reckon, reflecting its function as a place for processing passengers.
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"The check-in counter" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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