“Excuse me, where is the American Airlines check-in desk?”
“Where is terminal 4?”
“Where is gate 36?”
“How many bags can I check?”
“Will my luggage go straight through, or do I need to pick it up in [Chicago]?”
“How much is the fee?”
If your bag is heavier than the weight limits, or if your bag is larger than the size limits, you may need to pay extra. an oversized baggage fee or overweight baggage fee (this can be $75 to $300). Some airlines in the United States also charge a fee for ALL checked bags (usually $15 to $30).
“Please mark this bag as ‘fragile.’”
Say this if you have fragile or sensitive items in your bag that might break
“Is the flight on time?”
The agent will respond either “Yes” if the flight is on time, or “There’s a 20-minute delay” (for example) if the flight will leave later than expected.