The check-in desk
Example: Check-in desk handles passenger registration before boarding
Definition
The "check-in desk" is a designated counter at an airport where passengers register their arrival, receive boarding passes, and drop off luggage before proceeding to security and boarding their flight.
Etymology
The term "check-in desk" combines 'check-in,' referring to the process of confirming one's presence for a flight, and 'desk,' meaning a counter or workspace. 'Check-in' originated from the practice of verifying identity and booking details, becoming standard in travel contexts during the rise of commercial aviation.
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"The check-in desk" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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