Delta Launches First Direct Flight from Austin to Paris
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Delta Air Lines is a big airline company in the United States. It has started a new flight. This flight goes from Austin to Paris. It is a direct flight. This means the plane does not stop. People do not need to change planes.
This is the first time Delta has a flight like this. Before, people from Austin had to fly to another city first. Then they took a second flight to Paris. Now, they can fly straight to Paris from Austin.
Paris is the capital city of France. Many people say France is a very beautiful country. Some people say it is one of the best countries to live in. Many tourists like to visit Paris every year.
This new flight is good news for travelers. People from Austin can now go to Paris more easily. The trip will be faster. It will also be more simple for many people.
Vocabulary7 words
- airline
- a company that flies planes for people
- direct flight
- a flight with no stops
- route
- the way a plane, car, or person travels from one place to another
- capital city
- the main city of a country
- traveler
- a person who goes to another place
- nonstop
- with no stops
- tourist
- a person who visits a place for fun
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1. Delta Air Lines 2. Austin and Paris 3. Yes
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Delta Air Lines is a big _____ company in the United States. It has started a new _____.
This flight goes from Austin to Paris. It is a _____ flight. This means the plane does not stop.
This is the first time Delta has a flight like this. Now, people can fly _____ to Paris from Austin.
Paris is the _____ city of France. Many _____ like to visit Paris every year.
This new flight is good news for _____. The trip will be faster and more simple.
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