boarding time
[ˈbɔːrdɪŋ taɪm]
nounpl: boarding times
hora de embarque
1. the scheduled time when passengers are allowed to board an aircraft, ship, train, or other vehicle
The boarding time for Flight 247 is 2:30 PM.
A hora de embarque para o Voo 247 é às 14h30.
2. the period during which boarding procedures take place before departure
Please arrive at the gate before boarding time begins.
Por favor, chegue ao portão antes do início da hora de embarque.
3. in aviation, typically begins 30-60 minutes before scheduled departure
Boarding time usually starts one hour before takeoff.
A hora de embarque geralmente começa uma hora antes da decolagem.
This term is essential in both Brazilian and American aviation contexts. In Brazil, the 'hora de embarque' is typically announced in Portuguese and English at major airports like Galeão (Rio) and GRU (São Paulo). The boarding process in Brazil usually begins 45-60 minutes before international flights and 30-45 minutes before domestic flights. In the USA, this is a standard aviation industry term used consistently across all major airports.
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