旅游英语对话-Missing Connecting Flight(3)

A: I had a connecting flight, but our arriving flight was late.
B: We will help you make alternative plans.
A: Can you give me the number of the airline so that I can call?
B: The airlines always have personnel¹ at the arrival gate to help direct you when a flight is late. We can help you right here.
A: I remember that when we booked this flight, our connecting flight was the only one on this day.
B: Our ticketing is tied in with other airlines. If we cannot accommodate² you, perhaps another airline has some open seats to your destination.
A: Where will I stay if I can’t get another flight tonight?
B: Since I believe there is a flight out of here at 5:45 in the morning, you may want to consider just staying at the airport.
A: I don’t think I should have to pay for a hotel room.
B: We will pay 50 percent of the price of your room.

 

1 personnel   

n.[总称]人员，员工，人事部门

参考例句：

• The personnel are not happy to change these rules.全体工作人员对改变这些规定很不高兴。
• Personnel has lost my tax forms.人事部门把我的税收表格给弄丢了。

2 accommodate   

vt.容纳，向...提供住处，使适应，顺应

参考例句：

• You should soon accommodate yourself to the new circumstance.你应尽快适应新环境。
• Are there enough shelves to accommodate all our books?有足够的书架容纳我们所有的书吗？