B1 Dialogue · · British
At the airport: a delayed flight
Understand gate changes and delay announcements you actually hear when travelling.
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Attention passengers on flight BA249 to London.
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The departure has been delayed by forty minutes.
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Boarding will now begin from gate 32, not gate 18.
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We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Test yourself
Optional — check what you caught from the audio.
1. How long is the flight delayed?
2. Which gate should passengers go to now?
3. What is the tone of the announcement?