Glossary
Here we explain difficult words.
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Glossary plain language
Smart Lane
Smart Lane is English.
Directly translated, it means intelligent lane.
That's how you pronounce it: Smart Le-in.
The Smart Lane is a fast way through airport security.
Only people with an appointment go through there.
It is often quicker and involves less waiting.
Kiss & Fly
Kiss & Fly is English.
Directly translated, it means kiss and fly.
That's how you pronounce it: Kiss änd Flai.
Kiss & Fly is an area in front of the airport.
You can drop a person off there who is flying away.
Or a person can drop you off there before your journey.
You can stop there for 8 minutes free of charge.
The barrier opens automatically.
You do not need a ticket.
If you stay longer than 8 minutes, it costs money.
You pay by EC card or credit card.
You can also pay with coins and bills at the machine.
Gate
Gate is English.
It means gate.
That's how you pronounce it: Gäit.
A gate is a waiting area at the airport.
This is where you board the plane.
The gate number is on your boarding card.
Pay attention to the displays in the airport.
They will tell you which gate you should go to.
Car sharing
Car sharing is English.
It means sharing a car.
That's how you pronounce it: Kar-schä-ring.
Car sharing means: you share a car with others.
You can rent the car for a short time.
There are special parking spaces for car sharing at the airport.
You can find the providers on the airport website.
Terminal
Terminal is English.
That's how you pronounce it: Tör-mi-nell.
A terminal is a part of an airport building.
This is where you arrive or depart.
There are counters, controls, stores and gates in the terminal.
There are several terminals at Stuttgart Airport.
Bulky baggage
Bulky baggage is large or special baggage.
For example
- a baby carriage
- a bicycle
- a surfboard
- a golf bag
- a pet in a transport box
Would you like to drop off bulky baggage?
Then you need more time.
At Stuttgart Airport, the counter for bulky baggage is in Terminal 3.
It is to the right of the security checkpoint.
Find out in advance from your airline or travel agency.