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In quale sala d'attesa devo aspettare il mio volo?

In which waiting room should I wait for my flight?

Pronunciation

SA-la — stress on first syllable. at-TE-sa — stress on second syllable.

When to use it

When you are past security and looking for the departure lounge for your specific flight.

What it means

'Sala d'attesa' (waiting room/lounge) is from 'sala' (room/hall) + 'attesa' (wait, from 'aspettare'). 'In quale' (in which) is used with locations that use the preposition 'in'. 'Devo aspettare' (must I wait) uses the auxiliary 'dovere' for obligation.

Variations

Dov'è la sala VIP?

Where is the VIP lounge?

Available to business class and lounge card holders

Posso accedere alla lounge con la mia carta di credito?

Can I access the lounge with my credit card?

Some premium cards include lounge access

C'è una sala fumatori?

Is there a smoking room?

Rare in modern Italian airports — usually only designated outdoor areas

Mini Dialogue

— In quale sala d'attesa devo aspettare il mio volo per Catania? — Il suo volo parte dal gate B7. La sala è nella zona B. — Come ci arrivo? — Prenda il corridoio a destra e segua le indicazioni per la zona B. — Quando aprono il gate? — Di solito trenta minuti prima della partenza.
— In which waiting room should I wait for my flight to Catania? — Your flight departs from gate B7. The lounge is in zone B. — How do I get there? — Take the corridor on the right and follow the signs for zone B. — When does the gate open? — Usually thirty minutes before departure.

Cultural Note

Italian domestic flights to Sicily (Catania, Palermo) and Sardinia (Cagliari, Olbia) are among the busiest in Europe. In summer, gates can be very crowded. Priority boarding is available for families with small children ('passeggeri con bambini') regardless of ticket class.

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