La carta d'imbarco
Example: Ho mostrato la carta d'imbarco prima di salire sull'aereo.
Definition
"La carta d'imbarco" is a document issued to airline passengers that grants permission to board the aircraft. It contains essential information like the passenger's name, flight number, seat assignment, and boarding time, serving as proof of a confirmed reservation for a specific flight.
Etymology
The phrase "la carta d'imbarco" comes from Italian, where "carta" means 'paper' or 'card,' and "d'imbarco" means 'of boarding,' derived from the verb "imbarcare," meaning 'to embark' or 'to board.' It literally translates to 'the boarding card,' reflecting its function as a ticket to board a plane.
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the boarding pass