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Boarding ramp

Meaning in travel & airport english, with examples

nounCommon term

In travel & airport english, boarding ramp means: An inclined walkway used to reach an aircraft door without climbing steps.

In Turkish: uçağa biniş rampası

How it is used

Used when discussing boarding access; a ramp's suitability depends on its design and the passenger's needs.

Example sentences

  1. We followed the boarding ramp up to the aircraft instead of using the mobile stairs.

    An inclined surface replaces a series of steps in this boarding route.

  2. The airport confirmed that a boarding ramp would be available for our departure.

    The phrase identifies a specific access arrangement that can be confirmed in advance.

Common collocations

  • mobile boarding ramp
  • boarding ramp access
  • boardTo get on a plane, ship, train or bus at the start of a journey; at airports it also describes the time when passengers are let on.
  • check inTo show your ticket and passport and hand over your bags at the airport before a flight, or to register when you arrive at a hotel.

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