boarding group

[/ˈbɔːrdɪŋ ɡruːp/]
nounpl: boarding groups
grupo de embarque
1. A designated group of passengers assigned to board an aircraft, train, ship, or other vehicle in a specific sequence or at a specific time during the boarding process
Passengers in boarding group 2 should line up at gate 5 now.
Os passageiros do grupo de embarque 2 devem se alinhar no portão 5 agora.
2. A category used by transportation companies to organize and manage the orderly flow of passengers during boarding procedures
The airline divided passengers into four boarding groups based on ticket type and seat location.
A companhia aérea dividiu os passageiros em quatro grupos de embarque baseado no tipo de passagem e localização do assento.
Boarding groups are a standard procedure in modern air travel, particularly in the USA and Brazil where airlines use them to manage large passenger volumes efficiently. In Brazil, airlines operating domestic flights (especially LATAM, Gol, and Azul) use boarding groups extensively to streamline the boarding process at busy hubs like Galeão (Rio) and Congonhas (São Paulo). This system helps reduce boarding time and confusion at gates.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
boarding zoneboarding categoryboarding tierboarding class
Antonyms / Antônimos
disembarking groupexit group

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grupo de embarque
Standard term used in Brazilian airports and transportation
São Paulo
grupo de embarque / fila de embarque
Both terms used interchangeably in major hubs
Rio de Janeiro
grupo de embarque
Standard usage at Galeão and Santos Dumont airports
Portugal
grupo de embarque
Same terminology used in European Portuguese at TAP and other airlines

Related Words

boarding passboarding timegatepassengerembarkationaircraftseat assignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

call the boarding groups
announce boarding group
organized by boarding group
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