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Chapter 5 Travel
Transportation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Additional Liability Insurance (ALI) | Optional rental car insurance that boosts third-party coverage for bodily injury/property damage beyond state minimums, often up to $1 million, protecting you from hefty claims if you're at fault in an accident, filling gaps from your personal policy or c |
| American Automobile Association (AAA) | A federation of motor clubs providing roadside assistance, travel services, insurance, and financial products to over 65 million members in North America |
| Amtrak | America's national passenger railroad |
| 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 | Airline practice called “denied boarding” where passengers with confirmed tickets are denied a seat on an overbooked flight because more tickets were sold than available seats |
| Business Class | A class of seating on an aircraft that is superior to economy class but less expensive than first class, intended especially for people traveling on business |
| Charter | Booking pre-arranged holiday packages, often including flights (hired planes), hotels, and activities, sold as a bundle by tour operators for a set price |
| Collision Damage Waiver | Optional, extra-cost product from a rental company that reduces your financial responsibility for damage or theft of the rental car, essentially waiving their right to charge you for repairs, though often with a deductible you're still responsible for, p |
| Connecting Flight | A journey where you take multiple flights to reach your destination, requiring you to switch planes (and sometimes airlines) at an intermediate airport (a layover) to complete your trip |
| Direct Flight | A single journey with one flight number that may have one or more stops, but passengers stay on the same plane (or at least don't change aircraft) and don't re-check in |
| Economy Class | The most basic, affordable travel option, prioritizing low cost over luxury, offering standard seats with less legroom, and providing essential amenities like snacks and entertainment, making air travel accessible to the masses |
| Excess Baggage Charge | A fee airlines impose for luggage that exceeds their standard allowance for weight, size, or quantity (number of bags), with extra costs applied per kilo/pound or per bag for items over the limit, varying by airline, route, and travel class |
| Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | The U.S. government agency within the Department of Transportation (DOT) responsible for regulating and overseeing all civil aviation, ensuring safe and efficient air travel by managing airspace, setting safety standards, certifying pilots and aircraft, c |
| First Class | The pinnacle of luxury travel, offering the most expensive, comfortable, and private experience across transport modes like planes, trains, and ships, featuring amenities like private suites, lie-flat beds, gourmet dining, exclusive lounges, and personali |
| Motorcoach | The organized group travel using large buses (motorcoaches) for leisure, education, or sightseeing |
| Nonstop Flight | A flight that travels directly from your departure airport to your destination without any intermediate stops or the need to change planes |
| One-Way Trip | Traveling from a starting point (A) to a destination (B) without a pre-booked return journey |
| Open-Jaw Trip | A round-trip flight where you fly into one city but depart from a different city, creating a "gap" in the middle where you travel overland (or via separate transport) |
| Overbook | A revenue strategy where airlines, hotels, or tour operators intentionally sell more tickets, rooms, or spots than physically available, anticipating some guests won't show (no-shows) to maximize occupancy and profit |
| Round-Trip | A flight that goes to one or more places and back again |
| Standby | Waiting for an available seat on a flight when you don't have a confirmed spot |
| Tourist Destination | A city, region, or country that attracts visitors due to its unique natural features, cultural heritage, historical sites, or entertainment, relying on tourism revenue and marketing itself as a place to visit, offering attractions, services, and infrastru |
| Transportation Security Administration (TSA) | A U.S. government agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for securing the nation's transportation systems, ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce by screening passengers and baggage at airports, and providing ove |
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