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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 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 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 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 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 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 hostess
A female airline cabin attendant, with the male equivalent described as a cabin steward.
A female airline cabin attendant, with the male equivalent described as a cabin steward.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: Air League
A UK voluntary body whose stated aim is to encourage young people to understand the importance of achievement in aviation and to participate in air-related activities
A UK voluntary body whose stated aim is to encourage young people to understand the importance of achievement in aviation and to participate in air-related activities
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: Air Marshal
(1) In the UK, a very senior Air Force rank equivalent to an Army Field Marshal; and (2) in the US, a security officer—usually armed—assigned to protect commercial aircraft and passengers.
(1) In the UK, a very senior Air Force rank equivalent to an Army Field Marshal; and (2) in the US, a security officer—usually armed—assigned to protect commercial aircraft and passengers.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: air mile
A measurement equivalent to the nautical mile, defined here as 6076.1 ft or 1842.8055 m.
A measurement equivalent to the nautical mile, defined here as 6076.1 ft or 1842.8055 m.
