Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
CH.5 Travel
Transportation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Additional Liability Insurance (ALI) | optional coverage, often sold with rental cars, that boosts the basic third-party liability limits (for injuries/damage to others) provided by the rental company, offering higher protection |
| American Automobile Association (AAA) | a federation of motor clubs providing 24/7 roadside assistance (tows, jumpstarts, lockouts, flat tires), travel services (maps, booking), insurance, and member discounts |
| amtrak | an amphibious tracked vehicle used for landing assault troops on a shore. |
| Boarding Pass | a pass for boarding an aircraft, given to a passenger when the ticket is issued or upon check-in at the airport. |
| Bumped | refers to being involuntarily denied boarding on an overbooked flight |
| Business Class | a premium travel tier on airlines and trains, offering significant upgrades over economy with lie-flat seats |
| Charter | involves pre-arranged package holidays with transport (planes, buses, ships), accommodation, meals, and activities |
| Collision Damage Waiver | is an optional agreement with a car rental company that releases you from financial responsibility for damage or theft of the rental vehicle |
| Connecting Flight | when you switch planes at an intermediate airport to reach your final destination, |
| Direct Flight | operates between two points using the same flight number, but it may include one or more stops at intermediate airports. |
| Economy Class | the standard, most affordable airline seating, offering basic amenities like standard seats with limited recline, in-flight entertainment, and usually a meal or snack, designed for budget-conscious travelers |
| Excess Baggage Charge | oversized, but generally, expect to pay $40-$70+ for a second bag, $100-$200+ for a third, and $75-$150+ for overweight/oversized bags |
| Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | the U.S. government agency within the Department of Transportation that regulates and oversees all civil aviation, ensuring the safety and efficiency of American airspace, controlling air traffic |
| First Class | the highest quality or tier, most commonly referring to premium airline seating with luxury amenities, priority service, extra space, and gourmet dining |
| Motorcoach | a large, comfortable bus for long-distance travel, offering amenities like plush seats, AC, Wi-Fi, and restrooms, used for tours, charters, and intercity trips, distinct from shorter-trip transit buses or RVs |
| Nonstop Flight | a flight that travels directly from your departure airport to your destination airport without making any intermediate stops or requiring passengers to change planes. |
| One-Way Trip | traveling from Point A to Point B without a booked return journey, essentially a single leg of travel, often used for flexibility when return dates are unknown, |
| Open-Jaw Trip | a type of round-trip flight where you fly into one city and out of another. |
| Overbook flight | an airline sells more tickets than there are seats on the plane to account for expected no-shows and cancellations. If a flight is overbooked, the airline must first ask for volunteers to take a later flight in exchange for compensation |
| Round-Tripflight | an air travel itinerary that includes both an outbound journey from an origin point to a destination and a return journey back to the original point of departure |
| Standby | let you try for an earlier (or sometimes later) flight than booked if seats are open, often for a fee or free with elite status, by adding yourself to a list at the airport or online within 24 hours of departure |
| Tourist Destination | a place people visit for leisure, recreation, or cultural enrichment, ranging from cities (Paris, Rome) and historical sites (Great Wall, Taj Mahal) to natural wonders (Grand Canyon, Maldives, Swiss Alps) and themed areas |
| Transportation Security Administration (TSA) | a U.S. government agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for securing all modes of transportation, primarily focusing on aviation security by screening passengers and baggage at airports but also extending to railways |
Created by:
lbreton