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Adult

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Is a person who has reached the age of 12.

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Airborne

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The exact time the aircraft goes into the air.

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Airport tax

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Airport Service Charge or Departure Tax.
Charge levied by the city or state at the time of the passenger’s departure (can also be paid in advance) for the use of the airport facilities.

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Arrival Time

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The time at which a flight arrives at its destination.

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STA

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Scheduled Time of Arrival (Timing according airline schedule).

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ETA

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Estimated Time of Arrival (Predicted arrival time based on current flight data.).

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ATA

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Actual Time of Arrival (Timing when aircraft arrived at the gate).

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APIS

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Advanced Passenger Information System.
Passenger passport details are send after departure to a specific destination before passenger arrives at destination.

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APP

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Advanced Passenger Passport Visa check.
Passport details are send to a specific destination to verify access authorisation before passenger acceptance.

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AQQ

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Pre-departure APIS for the USA.

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Baggage Allowance

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Per-person amount of baggage by total weight, number of pieces that will be transported free of charge.

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Baggage Claim Area

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That part of the terminal where passengers may claim baggage checked-in upon departure. Also known as arrival hall.

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Baggage Tag or label

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Tag attached to the baggage (name, destination, class, etc).

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Blocks

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Times related to aircraft leaving or arriving at a parking stand.

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Off blocks

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Exact time at which an aircraft moves from the parking stand.

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On blocks

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Exact time at which an aircraft arrives on the parking stand.

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Boarding Pass

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Card given to passenger before boarding with flight details.

It indicates that all check-in formalities have been completed and specifies flight number, date, name, boarding/security number, class & seat number allocated to the passenger, as well as the gate and boarding time. If assistance is required it should also be stated on the boarding pass.

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Cancellation

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The cancellation of a flight or reservation.

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Carrier

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The airline or transporter.

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Catering

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The food and drinks on board the aircraft.

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Charter

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Hiring a whole transport vehicle (airplane) for a particular journey or a specified period of time. This can be done by a company (company trip) or by travel agents.

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Check-in

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Formalities through which a passenger has to go on departure, usually at the airport. (at airport, online, kiosk, etc).

For some airlines a passenger can also be checked-in online, in a hotel, in a lounge, by telephone or at the boarding gate. For some airlines the passenger can check himself in at a Self Service Check-in Kiosk (CUSSKI) and deliver their bags to the baggage drop-off machines (CUSSDOP)

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Class

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Different service classes (first, business, economy).

On the passenger’s ticket a code indicates the class of travel:
- F, P and R stand for first class
- C, J and D stand for business class
- Y, M, S, Q, V, B, … stand for economy class.

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First class

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F, P and R

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Business class
C, J and D
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Economy class
Y, M, S, Q, V, B, ...
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Configuration
Arrangement of seats in the aircraft Division into classes.
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Confirmed Reservation
Statement by an airline that the request for a reservation has been received and will be honoured.
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Connecting Flight
Flight which requires the passenger to change aircraft in a transit station as part of the itinerary.
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Discount
Fare reduction (groups, children, students, etc).
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Diversion
An unscheduled landing of an aircraft due to technical, medical or meteorological (weather) reasons.
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Endorsement
Authority to transfer a ticket or flight coupon to another carrier. Often done when transporting carrier faces irregularities as cancellation or heavy delay.
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ESTA
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (USA visa waiver). Automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the USA. Passengers who applied for ESTA and ESTA accepted, do not need a visa for the USA.
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ETAS
Electronic Travel Authority (e-visa, e.g. Australia, New Zealand). Often reflects in airline check-in system. (NOK or OK to board).
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Emergency Exit
Seat(s) on an aircraft which are near the emergency exit door. These seats are unsuitable for: - Disabled passengers - Children - Passengers needing assistance - Passengers travelling with pets in cabin.
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Flight Coupon
Part of the air-ticket, containing details of the flight(s). Exists in paper version (paper ticket) and in digital version (e-ticket).
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Flight Number
The flight number, expressed in letters and figures.
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FOI
Form of indemnity is a form which some airlines use to clear themselves from any costs, fees or claims which are the result of the passengers situation, e.g. pregnancy, medical cases, transportation of animals etc.
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Go Show
Passenger who buys a ticket at the airport and is not listed (yet) on the passenger list.
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Loading Bridge / Passenger Bridge
Covered passageway from an airport terminal building to an aircraft for the use of embarking and disembarking passengers; also called boarding bridge, jetty or jet way.
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Long haul Flights
Long distance flights, mostly intercontinental flights.
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Limited Release tag
Specific tag to be used or additionally filled in when a passenger does not comply with normal baggage regulations. E.g. packaging unsuitable, contents unsuitable, checked in late etc.
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MCT
Minimum Connecting Time The minimum time required to change aircraft at an airport or to change from one airport to another in a city with various airports.
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MCO
Miscellaneous Charge Order Document (=cheque or voucher) issued by a carrier which covers all kinds of costs such as hotel, car-hire, air-ticket, upgrades etc. Also used for pre purchased services as xbag, special bags or other paid services.
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EMD
Electronic Miscellaneous Document
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Multi-Sector Flights
Flights with more than one destination. E.g. AMS-TNG-NDR.
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Norec
Passenger with a confirmed reservation, but who's name is not listed due to a mistake by the airline or the booking agency. After confirmation of the customer airline, creating a booking is often our responsibility.
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Noshow
Passenger holding a reservation for the flight, but who does not show up. Or passenger who is checked in, but does not show at the boarding gate.
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Overbooking
Reservation of more seats then there are available. Resulting sometimes in DBC pax (Denied Boarding Compensation)
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DBC
Denied Boarding Compensation
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Re-routing, involuntary
The involuntary change of a route, e.g. for technical reasons, due to the weather conditions.
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Re-routing, voluntary
The voluntary change of a route, requested by passenger.
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SEMN
Seaman on duty, special procedures apply.
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Short haul Flights
Short-distance flights.
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Slot time
Allocated take-off slot (GMT) given by Eurocontrol. Period of time in which an aircraft can take off (indicated in GMT) and decided by Eurocontrol in BRU. Displayed as CTOT time: Calculated Take-off Time
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CTOT
Calculated Take-off Time
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Standby
Passenger without confirmed reservation waiting for last-minute seat. Passenger who does not hold a confirmed reservation, but who waits at the airport ready to travel in case a seat becomes available at the last minute. Some airlines offer cheap fares for such passengers. Passengers on stand-by are placed on a waiting list.
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Take Off
Aircraft departure on runway.
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TIM(atic)
Travel Information Manual/system for passport, visa, health, customs requirements. Booklet (TIM=Travel Information Manual)) or digital system (Timatic=included in the check-in system) which gives us all information about travel document requirements (passport and visa), health and customs regulations for the passengers destinations.
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TSAT
Target Start-up Approval Time (departure timing by ATC). Departure timing decided by local ATC tower in accordance with capacity regulations at the departure airport.
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Transfer
Service for passengers to/from hotels or connecting flights. - Service provided for arriving or departing travellers to transport them to a certain point (mostly hotels). A standard element of an inclusive tour. Also indicates passengers connecting to another flight at an airport. - Transfer passengers are passengers who change aircrafts at an airport to reach their final destination.
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Transit
Passenger in transit area or continuing on same aircraft. - The area behind the passport check and/or security check - The passenger who stays on board of an aircraft or leaves the aircraft for a short period of time, to return to same aircraft later to fly on to the next destination.
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Trip Summary
Itinerary overview of an e-ticket passenger.
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Web check-in
Online/digital check-in and boarding pass before departure. Check-in and print your boarding pass on your computer at home as from 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure. Also digital boarding pass in most cases allowed.
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Departure Time
The time at which a flight departs.
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STD
Scheduled Time of Departure (Timing according airline schedule).
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ETD
Estimated Time of Departure (Timing according local estimation).
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ATD
Actual Time of Departure (Timing according actual departure moment).
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CUSSKI
Self Service Check-in Kiosk
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CUSSDOP
Self Service Check-in Drop of Point
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