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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: air miss
An obsolete ICAO term replaced by AIRPROX, used for incidents where aircraft avoided a mid-air collision.
An obsolete ICAO term replaced by AIRPROX, used for incidents where aircraft avoided a mid-air collision.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: air passenger average weights
Standard assumed passenger weight figures used for operational and planning calculations, stated here as 86.2 kg (190 lb) for US domestic travellers including free baggage, 97.5 kg (215 lb) for US-origin international first-class travellers, and 90.7 kg (200 lb) for tourist class, with notes on proposed European increases, a May 2003 FAA survey averaging 88 kg (194 lb) for regional airline passengers, and the point that official figures had not yet been updated at the time even though airlines were believed to be working with higher norms.
Standard assumed passenger weight figures used for operational and planning calculations, stated here as 86.2 kg (190 lb) for US domestic travellers including free baggage, 97.5 kg (215 lb) for US-origin international first-class travellers, and 90.7 kg (200 lb) for tourist class, with notes on proposed European increases, a May 2003 FAA survey averaging 88 kg (194 lb) for regional airline passengers, and the point that official figures had not yet been updated at the time even though airlines were believed to be working with higher norms.
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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 rage
A non-specific term for disruptive or disorderly passenger behaviour on flights, often associated with excessive alcohol intake.
A non-specific term for disruptive or disorderly passenger behaviour on flights, often associated with excessive alcohol intake.
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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).
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: air taxi
In Europe, a general term for small aircraft available for private hire by individuals or organizations; historically under the US CAB, it referred to aircraft of up to 19 passengers operating within about a 400 km (250 mile) radius of base, under rules that were less restrictive than those applied to scheduled or supplemental carriers.
In Europe, a general term for small aircraft available for private hire by individuals or organizations; historically under the US CAB, it referred to aircraft of up to 19 passengers operating within about a 400 km (250 mile) radius of base, under rules that were less restrictive than those applied to scheduled or supplemental carriers.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: agency tour
A US term sometimes used for a fam trip or familiarization tour.
A US term sometimes used for a fam trip or familiarization tour.
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KembaraXtra – Travel Terms: agent bypass
In the US, this means providers selling directly to customers rather than through agents; in the UK the equivalent term is booking direct
In the US, this means providers selling directly to customers rather than through agents; in the UK the equivalent term is booking direct