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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: actual flying time
The duration of an air journey regardless of time zone differences; the entry notes that travel literature now usually uses flight duration, and that the equivalent term elapsed flying time is becoming obsolete.
The duration of an air journey regardless of time zone differences; the entry notes that travel literature now usually uses flight duration, and that the equivalent term elapsed flying time is becoming obsolete.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: ACV
ACV has three meanings here: (1) air cushion(ed) vehicle, commonly known as a hovercraft; (2) certain forms that serve as certificates of insurance cover offered by Lloyd’s for hovercraft; and (3) actual cash value, a phrase common in North American travel insurance policies that may mean an item is insured for a stated value or that depreciation must be deducted, with meaning depending strongly on context and policy wording
ACV has three meanings here: (1) air cushion(ed) vehicle, commonly known as a hovercraft; (2) certain forms that serve as certificates of insurance cover offered by Lloyd’s for hovercraft; and (3) actual cash value, a phrase common in North American travel insurance policies that may mean an item is insured for a stated value or that depreciation must be deducted, with meaning depending strongly on context and policy wording
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: A/D
An abbreviation for aerodrome.
An abbreviation for aerodrome.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: A/D
An abbreviation for aerodrome.
An abbreviation for aerodrome.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: AD
Airworthiness Directive, a regulatory aviation directive relating to aircraft safety compliance.
Airworthiness Directive, a regulatory aviation directive relating to aircraft safety compliance.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: ad hoc
Meaning one-off or individually arranged; for example, an ad hoc charter is a single arrangement, in contrast with a series charter.
Meaning one-off or individually arranged; for example, an ad hoc charter is a single arrangement, in contrast with a series charter.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: ad hoc charter
The hire of an entire aircraft or ship for a specific trip or time period, contrasted with a series charter that repeats on a set schedule (such as weekly charter flights for a tour programme).
The hire of an entire aircraft or ship for a specific trip or time period, contrasted with a series charter that repeats on a set schedule (such as weekly charter flights for a tour programme).
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: ad valorem
A Latin term meaning “in proportion to value”; the entry notes that customs duties on goods brought in above duty-free allowances are often ad valorem, while airport departure charges and taxes are more commonly fixed amounts
A Latin term meaning “in proportion to value”; the entry notes that customs duties on goods brought in above duty-free allowances are often ad valorem, while airport departure charges and taxes are more commonly fixed amounts
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: ADA
room An accommodation (or other room type) that meets requirements of US Americans with Disabilities legislation.
room An accommodation (or other room type) that meets requirements of US Americans with Disabilities legislation.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: aboard
A general travel term meaning on or inside a means of transport (such as a ship, aircraft, train, coach, or vehicle).
A general travel term meaning on or inside a means of transport (such as a ship, aircraft, train, coach, or vehicle).
