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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: air fares
IATA defines a fare as the amount charged by a carrier to transport a passenger plus the allowable free baggage, as publicly published for the applicable class of service, and it further classifies fares by passenger type (adult from 12th birthday, child from 2nd to under 12th, infant under 2), structure (specified vs constructed), cabin level (economy/tourist vs first class), route scope (local/on-line for one carrier vs joint for two or more carriers), pricing status (normal as the highest applicable fare vs special), and purpose (through fares, proportional fares used only in combination, sectional fares for a segment, and tour basing fares restricted to air plus part of an inclusive tour); it also explains that CRS/GDS schedule and fare displays are legally regulated worldwide to prevent bias and ensure clarity, and notes a US DOT enforcement example (June 2011 fines) tied to unclear exclusions such as surcharges, with cross-references to APEX, Hidden Airline Charges, and airline class/fare designators.
IATA defines a fare as the amount charged by a carrier to transport a passenger plus the allowable free baggage, as publicly published for the applicable class of service, and it further classifies fares by passenger type (adult from 12th birthday, child from 2nd to under 12th, infant under 2), structure (specified vs constructed), cabin level (economy/tourist vs first class), route scope (local/on-line for one carrier vs joint for two or more carriers), pricing status (normal as the highest applicable fare vs special), and purpose (through fares, proportional fares used only in combination, sectional fares for a segment, and tour basing fares restricted to air plus part of an inclusive tour); it also explains that CRS/GDS schedule and fare displays are legally regulated worldwide to prevent bias and ensure clarity, and notes a US DOT enforcement example (June 2011 fines) tied to unclear exclusions such as surcharges, with cross-references to APEX, Hidden Airline Charges, and airline class/fare designators.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: air draft
The height of a ship above the International Load Line, which can vary due to loading and water salinity and may be affected by features like decorative funnels or masts that can sometimes be lowered; these factors matter when a vessel’s master decides whether the ship can safely pass under a bridge, and the entry cross-references the Plimsoll line.
The height of a ship above the International Load Line, which can vary due to loading and water salinity and may be affected by features like decorative funnels or masts that can sometimes be lowered; these factors matter when a vessel’s master decides whether the ship can safely pass under a bridge, and the entry cross-references the Plimsoll line.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: air cushion vehicle
Another term for a hovercraft; the entry points you to see hovercraft.
Another term for a hovercraft; the entry points you to see hovercraft.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: air conditioning
Temperature control achieved through continuous airflow in accommodation or transport; in hotel rooms and private vehicles it is usually adjustable by the user, and even when centrally controlled the air supply can typically be switched off, while in public rooms and public transport it is mainly centrally managed though passengers may control individual airflow nozzles.
Temperature control achieved through continuous airflow in accommodation or transport; in hotel rooms and private vehicles it is usually adjustable by the user, and even when centrally controlled the air supply can typically be switched off, while in public rooms and public transport it is mainly centrally managed though passengers may control individual airflow nozzles.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: Air Carrier Access Act in the US
A US law dealing with disability access in air travel; the entry directs you to see disability legislation and invalid passengers by air for related definitions and practical implications.
A US law dealing with disability access in air travel; the entry directs you to see disability legislation and invalid passengers by air for related definitions and practical implications.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: air credit
A North American term for a reduction applied when a travel package includes air travel but the customer does not want the flight element—for example, when joining a coach tour or cruise but arranging their own non-air method of reaching the departure point.
A North American term for a reduction applied when a travel package includes air travel but the customer does not want the flight element—for example, when joining a coach tour or cruise but arranging their own non-air method of reaching the departure point.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: air pocket
An unpredictable area of low or high pressure that can make an aircraft rise or fall suddenly during flight, and it is closely associated with what passengers experience as turbulence (see turbulence).
An unpredictable area of low or high pressure that can make an aircraft rise or fall suddenly during flight, and it is closely associated with what passengers experience as turbulence (see turbulence).
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: air/sea interchange
An agreement between shipping and air carriers that allows each to accept the other’s tickets and to apply any relevant round-trip rebates, making it easier for a traveller to complete a journey using a combination of air and sea transport.
An agreement between shipping and air carriers that allows each to accept the other’s tickets and to apply any relevant round-trip rebates, making it easier for a traveller to complete a journey using a combination of air and sea transport.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: air/sea program
A North American term essentially equivalent to a fly–cruise arrangemen
A North American term essentially equivalent to a fly–cruise arrangemen
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: air sickness
A form of motion sickness specific to flying; modern aircraft often reduce bumpy ride exposure by cruising above much of the weather, which can lessen symptoms (see motion sickness).
A form of motion sickness specific to flying; modern aircraft often reduce bumpy ride exposure by cruising above much of the weather, which can lessen symptoms (see motion sickness).
