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Toulouse
16th Dec 2004, 07:55
I know this is a bit of a strange question, but what is the correct term in English for the walkway between boarding gate and aircraft. Is it a finger? Mobile loading bridge? Walkway?
Many thanks!
After some checking, I think "airbrdige" is the most suitable term
EFP058
16th Dec 2004, 08:40
Jetway or jetbridge are two terms I hear a lot. Also "gangway" is quite popular in Germany.
fastjet2k
16th Dec 2004, 08:45
The only ones I ever use/hear are airbridge and/or jetty.
alexban
16th Dec 2004, 08:49
Finger is also right.I don't know where is nore often used,but it's ok.
Toulouse
16th Dec 2004, 12:04
Thanks everyone for your answers! :ok:
PaperTiger
16th Dec 2004, 18:22
Back in my day, the 'finger' was the bit that stuck out from the terminal housing the gates. For example, LGW as rebuilt in the '60s had 3 fingers (or piers). I've always heard the tunnel thingy referred to as the jetway, or less often the airbridge.
square leg
16th Dec 2004, 19:29
The term you might have heard is probably: "Finger Dock"