The airport: the inside story

Welcome to the airport!

Getting to the airport

Checking in

The X-ray machine

The security scanner

What do airports look like?

The departures lounge

The baggage system

Loading luggage

A bird's-eye view

The repair shop

The planes you'll see

A team of chefs

Jetways and airstairs

At the boarding gate

Preparing for takeoff

In the belly of the plane

Weird and wonderful cargo

Wildlife at the airport

Firefighters at the ready!

Pilots and flight attendants

Getting on the plane

Up in the clouds

Prepare for landing

Passport control

Where's my bag?

Reuniting with friends and family

Nighttime at the airport

Glossary.