Abflughalle

departure hall

noun AB-flook-hal-e Rare

Also means

departures terminal

Usage Note

Abflughalle is the section of an airport where passengers check in and pass through security before boarding. It is clearly signposted at German airports alongside the Ankunftshalle (arrivals hall).

Examples

"Die Abflughalle des Terminals 2 war voll wegen Streiks der Sicherheitskräfte."

Natural Translation

The departure hall of Terminal 2 was packed because of a security staff strike.

Literal Translation

The departure hall of the terminal 2 was full because of strikes of the security forces.

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