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Chapter 5 Travel
Transportation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Additional Liability Insurance (ALI) | rental car add-on boosting the basic third-party coverage to protect travelers from huge costs if they injure others or damage other people's property in an accident, typically offering up to $1 million in coverage beyond the minimum state requirements. |
| American Automobile Association (AAA) | a federation of auto clubs known for its Diamond Rating System for hotels & restaurants (1-5 Diamonds for quality/amenities), providing maps, guides (TourBooks), and travel agency services, plus member discounts and emergency roadside assistance |
| Amtrak | America's national passenger railroad |
| Boarding Pass | an essential document, digital or paper, issued after airline check-in, granting passengers permission to enter secure airport areas and board a specific flight by verifying their identity, seat, and flight details via a barcode |
| Bumped | being involuntarily removed from an oversold flight because there are more passengers with confirmed tickets than available seats |
| Business Class | an airline cabin tier between Economy and First Class |
| Charter | the exclusive hire of transportation (plane, bus, ship) or the organization of a pre-arranged package tour, often at bulk rates, by a company or group for a specific purpose or itinerary, bypassing regular public schedules to offer |
| Collision Damage Waiver | optional add-on for rental cars that reduces your financial liability for damage or theft of the rental vehicle, essentially waiving your responsibility for most repair costs beyond a set deductible (excess) if something happens. |
| Connecting Flight | a journey where you switch planes at an intermediate airport (a layover) to reach your final destination, involving deplaning and boarding a different aircraft, often with a different airline, under one booking, |
| Direct Flight | a single journey with one flight number that may stop at intermediate airports but keeps passengers on the same plane |
| Economy Class | the most basic, affordable travel tier on planes, trains, and ferries, offering standard seating (more compact) with limited space and amenities compared to premium classes, but providing essential services like hand luggage |
| Excess Baggage Change | refers to any luggage that exceeds the specific weight, size, or quantity limitations established by a carrier (typically an airline) for a passenger's standard allowance. |
| Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | regulates the safety, efficiency, and security of all civil aviation, which underpins tourism by ensuring safe air travel, managing air traffic, certifying airlines (like for charters) |
| First class | the most luxurious, expensive travel tier, offering unparalleled space, privacy (often private suites/beds), gourmet dining, premium drinks, personalized service, and exclusive lounge access |
| Motorcoach | a large, comfortable bus designed for long-distance group travel |
| Nonstop Flight | the aircraft travels directly from your departure city to your final destination without any landings or changes of planes |
| One-way Trip | traveling from a starting point to a destination without booking a return journey on the same ticket |
| Open-Jaw Trip | a round-trip airline ticket where the traveler flies into one city and returns from a different city, or departs from a different city than their original departure point |
| Overbook | accept more reservations for (a flight or hotel) than there is room for |
| Round-Trip | a journey to one or more places and back again. |
| Standby | being ready and available for immediate action, use, or service |
| Tourist Desination | a place (like a city, region, or country) that attracts visitors for leisure, business, or other purposes, offering specific attractions, resources, and services (natural, cultural, historical) that draw tourists and generate tourism revenue |
| Transportation Security Administration (TSA) | a U.S. Department of Homeland Security agency established in 2001 to protect the nation’s transportation systems, including aviation, rail, highways, and pipelines |
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