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Ch. 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| additional liability insurance | provides extra coverage beyond your standard policy limits for bodily injury or property damage you might cause |
| American automobile association (AAA) | a federation of motor clubs providing roadside assistance, travel, insurance, and financial services to over 60 million members in north America |
| 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 | an airport denies boarding to a passenger with a confirmed ticket on an oversold flight, forcing them to give up their seat, usually for compensation like cash, vouchers, or a new flight |
| business class | a premium travel tier between economy and first class and offered comfort, space, and amenities |
| charter | hiring an entire transport vehicle or service for a specific group and itinerary, distinct from public schedules, creating a customized prearranged transportation, activities, and group savings |
| collision damage waiver | optional agreement with a car rental company that reduces your financial liability for damage or theft to the rental vehicle |
| connection flight | your journey involves two or more separate flights on different aircrafts |
| direct flight | one ticket, one flight number from start to finish with one or more stops where you stay on the same plane |
| economy class | the most basic affordable travel tier offering standard seating with limited space, but providing essential services |
| excess baggage charge | a fee applied by airlines or transport providers for luggage that exceeds the standard fee |
| federal aviation administration (FAA) | the U.S. agency regulating all civil aviation for safety, efficiency, and managing airspace, impacting everything from airline operations to ensuring safety |
| first class | the highest tier of luxury, comfort, and personalized service in travel |
| motorcoach | a large comfortable professionally driven bus designed for group travel |
| nonstop flight | a direct journey from departure airport to your arrival airport with zero intermediate stops |
| one-way trip | a journey from an origin to a destination without a booked return to the starting point |
| open-jaw trip | flying into one city and departing from a different city, creating a "V" shape in your journey instead of a direct round trip back to your origin |
| overbook | the practice of a travel provider intentionally selling more reservations than they have available seats or rooms based of historical data |
| round-trip | a journey that starts at an origin point travel to a destination and then returns to the exact same starting location |
| standby | being on a waiting list for an available seat on a flight, cruise, or event ready to take it if someone doesn't show or if space opens up last minute |
| tourist destination | a physical place like a city, region, or country that attracts visitors for leisure, culture, or recreation |
| transportation security administration | the U.S. agency under Homeland Security to ensure safe travel by screening passengers, baggage, and cargo at airports |
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