ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Domestic flight

When people want to travel from one city to another city within their own country, they can take what's called a domestic flight. This means they'll get on a big airplane that flies from their city's airport to the airport in the other city they want to go to.

First, they need to buy a ticket which is like a special paper that lets them get on the airplane. They will need to know what day they want to fly and what time they want to leave. They can buy a ticket online or at the airport.

When it's time to go on the plane, they'll need to check in at the airline's counter which is like a special desk where they'll show their ticket, their ID (like a special card with their name and picture), and give their suitcase to the airline employee. The airline worker will put a special tag on the suitcase and send it up to the plane.

Next, they'll go through security which is like a special checkpoint where they'll walk through a metal detector and get their bags checked for anything dangerous. They'll also need to take off their shoes and have someone check their pockets.

After security, they will need to find their gate which is like a special door where their airplane will be waiting for them. There will be numbers and signs pointing them to the right gate.

Once they find their gate, they'll wait until the airline calls their flight number. Then they'll go through the special door and walk to the airplane. The airplane is like a big bus with wings that can fly in the sky.

After they find their seat which is like a special chair on the airplane, they will need to buckle their seatbelt and listen to the airplane crew's instructions which are like special rules for when they're on the plane. The airplane will then take off, which means it will go up in the sky like a bird.

During the flight, they'll be able to look out the window and see the view from high up in the sky. They'll also be given snacks and drinks like on a picnic.

When they arrive at the airport in the new city, they'll need to get off the plane and wait for their suitcase which will be brought to them at a special place. And that's all there is to know about taking a domestic flight!