Topic 4: Air Travel and Airports

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. Have you ever been on a plane? Where did you go?

2. Do you like flying? Why or why not?

3. What is the best thing about traveling by plane?

4. Do you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? Why?

5. What do you do at an airport before a flight?

6. Have you ever been to a big airport? What was it like?

7. What is the longest flight you have taken?

8. What do you like to do on a plane (sleep, read, watch movies)?

9. What is your dream travel destination?

10. What do you put in your carry-on bag?

11. Do you get nervous before a flight? Why or why not?

12. What food do you like to eat at an airport?

13. Have you ever had a flight delay? How long did you wait?

14. What is your favorite airline? Why?

15. Do you prefer short or long flights?

16. If you could travel anywhere by plane, where would you go?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. What are the pros and cons of air travel?

18. How do you feel about airport security checks?

19. What makes a good airline experience?

20. Have you ever had a bad experience at an airport? What happened?

21. How do airlines keep passengers entertained on long flights?

22. What advice would you give to someone taking their first flight?

23. How do airlines handle lost luggage? Have you ever lost yours?

24. What are the environmental impacts of air travel?

25. How do different countries design their airports?

26. What are some of the biggest airports in the world?

27. What makes an airport comfortable for travelers?

28. How do budget airlines compare to luxury airlines?

29. Have you ever had a layover? What did you do?

30. What would you change about airports to make travel easier?

31. How has technology improved the airport experience?

32. Do you think flying will become cheaper or more expensive in the future?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does air travel affect globalization and cultural exchange?

34. Should airlines offer more eco-friendly travel options?

35. How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed air travel?

36. Should airports have more strict security measures? Why or why not?

37. What are the biggest challenges airlines face today?

38. How does jet lag affect travelers, and how can people deal with it?

39. What role does air travel play in business and diplomacy?

40. Should all airlines provide compensation for delayed or canceled flights?

41. What is the role of automation in modern airports?

42. How does competition between airlines affect ticket prices?

43. Should countries limit air travel to reduce carbon emissions?

44. What are the ethical concerns of budget airlines offering extremely low prices?

45. How has the rise of private jets affected commercial air travel?

46. Would you ever travel to space if commercial flights were available? Why or why not?

47. What is the future of supersonic and hypersonic travel?

48. How do you see air travel evolving in the next 50 years?