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Chapter 5 Travel
Transportation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Additional Liability Insurance (ALI) | optional, third-party coverage for rental cars that increases protection against claims of bodily injury or property damage caused to others. |
| American Automobile Association (AAA) | a major North American not-for-profit federation of motor clubs with over 65 million members, providing comprehensive roadside assistance, travel planning, insurance, and financial services. |
| Amtrak | the US government-subsidized corporation created by Congress in 1970 to operate the nation's primary intercity passenger rail service. |
| 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 | occurs when an airline refuses to seat a passenger on a flight they have a ticket for, usually due to overselling the flight or requiring the seat for another reason. |
| Business Class | a premium, high-service airline cabin situated between premium economy and first class, designed for superior comfort on long-haul flights. |
| Charter | a non-scheduled, private, or group-organized travel service where an entire aircraft is rented for a specific, customized trip rather than purchasing seats on a public, scheduled airline. |
| Collision Damage Waiver | an optional agreement in which a car rental company waives its right to charge you for theft or damage to the rental vehicle, capped at a specific deductible. |
| Connecting Flight | an itinerary where a traveler changes planes at least once at an intermediate airport (a layover) to reach their final destination. |
| Direct Flight | an airline routing that keeps the same flight number from origin to destination, but it is not necessarily "non-stop". |
| Economy Class | the most common and budget-friendly seating tier on airplanes, trains, and, on occasion, ferries. |
| Excess Baggage Charge | a fee imposed by airlines for luggage that exceeds allowed weight, size, or quantity restrictions. |
| Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | defines travel in the context of civil aviation, focusing on safety, efficiency, and regulation of airspace, aircraft, and personnel within the U.S. and its surrounding international waters. |
| First Class | the highest tier of service on airlines and trains, offering maximum luxury, privacy, and personalized service. |
| Motorcoach | a high-capacity, long-distance bus characterized by an elevated passenger deck positioned over a large, under-floor luggage compartment. |
| Nonstop Flight | a direct, single-leg journey between an origin and a destination airport with no intermediate stops, landings, or aircraft changes. |
| One-Way Trip | a journey from an origin to a destination without a return ticket included. |
| Open-Jaw Trip | a round-trip ticket where the traveler flies into one city and departs from another, or returns to a different city than they originated from. |
| Overbook | the intentional practice by airlines, hotels, and car rental companies of accepting more reservations than available capacity (seats or rooms). |
| Round-Trip | a journey to one or more places and back again. |
| Standby | waiting at the airport gate for an unsold or last-minute seat to become available on a flight, usually without a confirmed ticket for that specific time. |
| Tourist Destination | a physical, geographical space—such as a city, town, region, or country—that attracts visitors for leisure, business, or recreational purposes. |
| Transportation Security Administration (TSA) | a U.S. Department of Homeland Security agency established after 9/11 to protect the nation's transportation systems, ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. |
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