ADD COLLECT
An additional cost assessed, usually on an airline ticket, to cover an increase in the ticket.
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ADDITIONAL COLLECTION
An additional cost assessed, usually on an airline ticket, to cover an increase in the ticket.
An additional cost assessed, usually on an airline ticket, to cover an increase in the ticket.
ADVANCE PURCHASE REQUIREMENT
An airfare that must be purchased a certain number of days ahead of departure, usually 7, 14, or 21 days, for the best fare. Airlines usually offer lower rates when tickets are purchased in advance.
An airfare that must be purchased a certain number of days ahead of departure, usually 7, 14, or 21 days, for the best fare. Airlines usually offer lower rates when tickets are purchased in advance.
AF (APPLICABLE FARE)
The resulting fare using the mileage system. For fare construction purposes, a fare which is established after the application of all fare construction calculations, e.g. excess mileage fare, higher intermediate fare, etc.
The resulting fare using the mileage system. For fare construction purposes, a fare which is established after the application of all fare construction calculations, e.g. excess mileage fare, higher intermediate fare, etc.
APPLICATION RULE FOR SPECIAL FARES
In the application, we have to determine which type of journey the Special Fare applies to.
In the application, we have to determine which type of journey the Special Fare applies to.
AUDIT COUPON
This coupon is for the accounts department of the issuing airline. This is detached after the ticket is completed and attached to the sales report, with a green background colour.
This coupon is for the accounts department of the issuing airline. This is detached after the ticket is completed and attached to the sales report, with a green background colour.
AUTOMATED TICKET
A form of passenger ticket and baggage check designed for issue in various printing devices for which data is computer-generated. Automated tickets are paper value tickets with computer-generated data.
A form of passenger ticket and baggage check designed for issue in various printing devices for which data is computer-generated. Automated tickets are paper value tickets with computer-generated data.
AUTOMATED TICKET OR BOARDING PASS (ATB)
A single copy non-carbonised ticket with each coupon used as a flight coupon, a detachable passenger coupon, and a boarding pass for a specific flight. Form of an automated ticket and boarding pass. It is a single, non-carbonised ticket (normally on card stock) with each coupon imprinted separately. Each coupon used for air transport is comprised of a flight coupon, a detachable passenger coupon, and a boarding pass for a specific flight. One coupon is issued as the passenger receipt, which, together with all passenger coupons and boarding passes, builds up the passenger copy of the passenger ticket and baggage check
A single copy non-carbonised ticket with each coupon used as a flight coupon, a detachable passenger coupon, and a boarding pass for a specific flight. Form of an automated ticket and boarding pass. It is a single, non-carbonised ticket (normally on card stock) with each coupon imprinted separately. Each coupon used for air transport is comprised of a flight coupon, a detachable passenger coupon, and a boarding pass for a specific flight. One coupon is issued as the passenger receipt, which, together with all passenger coupons and boarding passes, builds up the passenger copy of the passenger ticket and baggage check
BACK TO BACK TICKETING
When the passenger combines two return trips with opposite start and destination points, but uses only a single segment from each to achieve a lower overall fare.
When the passenger combines two return trips with opposite start and destination points, but uses only a single segment from each to achieve a lower overall fare.
BACKHAUL CHECK
In airline ticketing, the process of checking fares for all stops on an itinerary to ensure the highest possible fare is charged. This is done to prevent passengers from booking a flight to a cheaper destination via a higher-priced destination and then deplaning at the higher-priced destination. Also referred to as a one-way backhaul check.
In airline ticketing, the process of checking fares for all stops on an itinerary to ensure the highest possible fare is charged. This is done to prevent passengers from booking a flight to a cheaper destination via a higher-priced destination and then deplaning at the higher-priced destination. Also referred to as a one-way backhaul check.
BANKERS BUYING RATE (BBR)
The rate is used to convert LCF to another currency when accepting that currency under the COC. The rate at which a bank will purchase a given amount of foreign currency in exchange for the national currency of the country in which the exchange transaction takes place.
The rate is used to convert LCF to another currency when accepting that currency under the COC. The rate at which a bank will purchase a given amount of foreign currency in exchange for the national currency of the country in which the exchange transaction takes place.
- Conditions or when to use bankers' buying rate (BBR)
- When payment is made within the COC in a currency other than the COC's currency. When converting to the original national currency of us dollar countries. When payment is made in the country of sale, but in a currency which is not the currency of the country of sale.
BANKERS RATE
Where no banker's rate of exchange is available, you may use the rates of exchange shown in the latest issue of the "IATA Clearing House Monthly Five-Day Rates" (ICH). These are also called the IATA mean rate (IMR), which you can obtain from the national airline's accounting department or from your computer reservation systems.
Where no banker's rate of exchange is available, you may use the rates of exchange shown in the latest issue of the "IATA Clearing House Monthly Five-Day Rates" (ICH). These are also called the IATA mean rate (IMR), which you can obtain from the national airline's accounting department or from your computer reservation systems.
BANKERS SELLING RATE (BSR)
Bankers' selling rate is the rate at which a bank will sell a given amount of foreign currency in exchange for one unit (or units) of the national currency of the country in which the exchange transaction takes place. The rate at which, for the purpose of the transfer of funds through banking channels (i.e. other than transactions in bank notes, travellers' cheques and similar banking instruments), a bank will sell a given amount of foreign currency in exchange for one unit (or units) of the national currency of the country in which the exchange transaction takes place
Bankers' selling rate is the rate at which a bank will sell a given amount of foreign currency in exchange for one unit (or units) of the national currency of the country in which the exchange transaction takes place. The rate at which, for the purpose of the transfer of funds through banking channels (i.e. other than transactions in bank notes, travellers' cheques and similar banking instruments), a bank will sell a given amount of foreign currency in exchange for one unit (or units) of the national currency of the country in which the exchange transaction takes place
- Conditions or when to use bankers' selling rate (BSR)
- The situations that require the use of the latest bsr involve payment made outside the country in the currency of the country of sale. The bsr is also applied for tax conversions. If payment is made outside the country in the country's currency, use the BSR to convert the LCF to the equivalent fare amount. The bsr procedure is also used if the currency of payment is expressed in euros and the payment is made in an emu country. The local currency fare for the COC is converted to euros at the BSR.
BHC
Backhaul Check (BHC): Carried out Backhaul Check when the fare from Origin to Intermediate Stopover Point is higher than Origin to Destination Point. It is applicable only on One Way Journey.
Backhaul Check (BHC): Carried out Backhaul Check when the fare from Origin to Intermediate Stopover Point is higher than Origin to Destination Point. It is applicable only on One Way Journey.
- Formula To Calculate “Backhaul Check”
- = HI NUC Origin to intermediate stopover point
- - LO NUC Lower fare from origin to destination
- = BHD Backhaul Difference
- + HI NUC Origin to intermediate stopover point
- = OWM One-way minimum fare in NUC
- Backhaul Exceptions
- Journeys wholly between the South Atlantic area and Area – 02
- Journeys wholly within Area – 01
- Journeys wholly within Europe.
- Then do not carry out the “Backhaul Check”
BILLING AND SETTLEMENT PLAN (BSP)
A settlement scheme that collects monies owed by travel agents to airlines providing the service.
A settlement scheme that collects monies owed by travel agents to airlines providing the service.
BLACKOUT DATES
Dates on which tickets or certain fares are not available. Blackout dates usually coincide with holidays and peak travel seasons.
Dates on which tickets or certain fares are not available. Blackout dates usually coincide with holidays and peak travel seasons.
BLACKOUT PERIOD
Specific days or periods of time when special rates are not available due to high demand for flights.
Specific days or periods of time when special rates are not available due to high demand for flights.
BREAK IN JOURNEY
There is a break in the journey if the passenger intentionally misses the first connection, which would be the fastest route to his destination.
There is a break in the journey if the passenger intentionally misses the first connection, which would be the fastest route to his destination.
CIRCLE TRIP JOURNEY (CT)
A Circle Trip Journey (CT) is travel from one point to another by a continuous, indirect air route, with return to the original point.
CT exceptions: components between:
A Circle Trip Journey (CT) is travel from one point to another by a continuous, indirect air route, with return to the original point. Circle Trip Journey – for “Normal Fares” can have two or more international fare components. Circle Trip Journey – for “Special Fares” cannot have more than two international fare components. Outbound fare is charged in the actual direction of travel, but inbound fare is always charged in the reverse direction of travel. Outbound fare is not equal to the inbound fare.
CIRCLE TRIP JOURNEY (CT) EXCEPTIONS
When you are travelling between the USA and Canada or within Scandinavia, inbound fares should also be charged in the actual direction, rather than in the reverse direction.
A Circle Trip Journey (CT) is travel from one point to another by a continuous, indirect air route, with return to the original point.
- Circle Trip Journey – for “Normal Fares” can have two or more international fare components.
- Circle Trip Journey – for “Special Fares” cannot have more than two international fare components.
- Outbound fare is charged in the actual direction of travel, but inbound fare is always charged in the reverse direction of travel.
- Outbound fare is not equal to the inbound fare.
- Code: CT
- Fare: ½ RT fares
- Direction: Reverse
- Check: CTM – Circle Trip Minimum Check
CT exceptions: components between:
- Canada and the USA
- Within Scandinavia
- Assess fares in the direction of travel.
A Circle Trip Journey (CT) is travel from one point to another by a continuous, indirect air route, with return to the original point. Circle Trip Journey – for “Normal Fares” can have two or more international fare components. Circle Trip Journey – for “Special Fares” cannot have more than two international fare components. Outbound fare is charged in the actual direction of travel, but inbound fare is always charged in the reverse direction of travel. Outbound fare is not equal to the inbound fare.
CIRCLE TRIP JOURNEY (CT) EXCEPTIONS
When you are travelling between the USA and Canada or within Scandinavia, inbound fares should also be charged in the actual direction, rather than in the reverse direction.
CIRCLE TRIP MINIMUM
The lowest allowable fare for a circle trip, which cannot be less than any round trip fare between any two cities on the itinerary.
The lowest allowable fare for a circle trip, which cannot be less than any round trip fare between any two cities on the itinerary.
CIRCLE TRIP MINIMUM CHECK (CTM)
It is applicable only when outbound & inbound fare component has different fares.
It is applicable only when outbound & inbound fare component has different fares.
CIRCLE TRIP MINIMUM FARE
Highest RT NUC from the origin to the highest rated stopover point in the whole journey.
Highest RT NUC from the origin to the highest rated stopover point in the whole journey.
CLASS DIFFERENTIAL (D)
The difference between the lowest applicable fare for the lowest class used and the lowest applicable fare for the higher class used for such sector.
The difference between the lowest applicable fare for the lowest class used and the lowest applicable fare for the higher class used for such sector.
COMMON POINT MINIMUM CHECK
A step taken to ensure that a normal open jaw fare (NOJ) is no lower than the highest fare from/to the common ticketed point (CTP) in the itinerary.
A step taken to ensure that a normal open jaw fare (NOJ) is no lower than the highest fare from/to the common ticketed point (CTP) in the itinerary.
CONDITIONS FOR SPECIAL FARES
For the Special Fares, every itinerary has to satisfy 6 conditions, which are:
For the Special Fares, every itinerary has to satisfy 6 conditions, which are:
- Application
- Seasonality
- Minimum Stay Requirements
- Maximum Stay Requirements
- Stopover
- Transfer
CONDUCTOR'S TICKET
On a cruise ship, a free ticket is awarded based on the size of a group booking. The ticket can be used by the travel agent who put the group together or given to a person in the group who was instrumental in making the booking happen.
On a cruise ship, a free ticket is awarded based on the size of a group booking. The ticket can be used by the travel agent who put the group together or given to a person in the group who was instrumental in making the booking happen.
CONJUNCTION TICKET
A ticket issued to a passenger concurrently with another ticket, which together is considered a single contract of carriage
Generally international ticket has 2 or 4-flight coupon ticket. If a passenger wants to travel more than 4 sectors, the ticket must be combined. This combination of tickets at a single price is called a conjunction ticket issuance.
A ticket issued to a passenger concurrently with another ticket, which together is considered a single contract of carriage
Generally international ticket has 2 or 4-flight coupon ticket. If a passenger wants to travel more than 4 sectors, the ticket must be combined. This combination of tickets at a single price is called a conjunction ticket issuance.
CONSECUTIVE PRICING UNITS
A series of two or more pricing units of the same type linked by a common break point(s) without any interruption by a different type of pricing unit nor by a surface sector.
A series of two or more pricing units of the same type linked by a common break point(s) without any interruption by a different type of pricing unit nor by a surface sector.
CONSTRUCTION FARE
A round-the-world fare created by a specialist, usually a consolidator, by stitching together a series of one-way fares on a number of airlines. See also, alliance fare.
A round-the-world fare created by a specialist, usually a consolidator, by stitching together a series of one-way fares on a number of airlines. See also, alliance fare.
CONSTRUCTION TICKETS
A term given to two single tickets bought to make up a return flight.
A term given to two single tickets bought to make up a return flight.
CONTIGUOUS PRICING UNITS
These are a series of two or more pricing units of the same type, linked by a common breakpoint (s), but with a different type of pricing unit in between. There is also no surface sector that disrupts the link(s).
These are a series of two or more pricing units of the same type, linked by a common breakpoint (s), but with a different type of pricing unit in between. There is also no surface sector that disrupts the link(s).
CONTRACT FARE
The low bid price between city pairs on a specific carrier. These will be considered the "ceiling price”, as lower "open market" fares may be available on excursion or special promotion rates.
The low bid price between city pairs on a specific carrier. These will be considered the "ceiling price”, as lower "open market" fares may be available on excursion or special promotion rates.
CONTROL OF TICKET STOCKS
The control of ticket stocks and other accountable documents is important to prevent theft, facilitate the preparation of sales returns, and enable quick replenishment of stocks.
The control of ticket stocks and other accountable documents is important to prevent theft, facilitate the preparation of sales returns, and enable quick replenishment of stocks.
CONVENTIONAL TICKET
A conventional ticket is issued on paper documents and must be kept under lock and key. The issuing Airline or its Ticket Agents are held liable for the cost of any transportation subsequently done due to the fake use of “Conventional Ticket”.
A conventional ticket is issued on paper documents and must be kept under lock and key. The issuing Airline or its Ticket Agents are held liable for the cost of any transportation subsequently done due to the fake use of “Conventional Ticket”.
CONVERSIONS FROM LCF TO ANOTHER CURRENCY
If payment is made in the country of commencement of travel in a currency other than the local currency, use the bankers' buying rate (BBR).
If payment is made in the country of commencement of travel in a currency other than the local currency, use the bankers' buying rate (BBR).
COUNTRY OF COMMENCEMENT OF JOURNEY
From where this passenger starts its international journey.
From where this passenger starts its international journey.
COUNTRY OF COMMENCEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (COC)
The country where the purchaser makes payment to its agent.
The country where the purchaser makes payment to its agent.
COUNTRY OF PAYMENT (COP)
The country where the airline accepts payment in the currency of that country.
The country where the airline accepts payment in the currency of that country.
CURRENCY ADJUSTMENT
A discontinued method of figuring fares in local currency using fare construction units.
A discontinued method of figuring fares in local currency using fare construction units.
CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS
What you have quoted as a rate in your home currency may not be the same rate paid when exchanged into another currency.
What you have quoted as a rate in your home currency may not be the same rate paid when exchanged into another currency.
CURRENCY OF COUNTRY OF PAYMENT
The currency in which international fares from that country are denominated.
The currency in which international fares from that country are denominated.
CURRENCY RESTRICTION
Any rule or law imposed by a country to regulate the flow of currency into or out of its territory.
Any rule or law imposed by a country to regulate the flow of currency into or out of its territory.
CURRENCY TRIPPING
The practice of choosing travel destinations, often at the last minute, that offer exceptional value based on current exchange rates.
The practice of choosing travel destinations, often at the last minute, that offer exceptional value based on current exchange rates.
CURRENCY WITH A “+” SIGN
Currency is accepted only in the country where it belongs. A currency with a “+” sign in the iroe table is only accepted in the country where it belongs.
Currency is accepted only in the country where it belongs. A currency with a “+” sign in the iroe table is only accepted in the country where it belongs.
CUT-OFF DATE
Designated date when the facility will release a block of sleeping rooms to the general public. The date is typically three to four weeks before a convention. Also called the reservation review date.
Designated date when the facility will release a block of sleeping rooms to the general public. The date is typically three to four weeks before a convention. Also called the reservation review date.
DAILY TICKET REQUIREMENT
The daily ticket requirement should be dealt in a following manner - tickets should be drawn from the main stock and should be signed in the main stock register, tickets, which are drawn, must be kept in a safe and all numbers should be entered in a daily register and when the tickets are required they should be signed by the clerk concerned giving the date and name of the passenger.
The daily ticket requirement should be dealt in a following manner - tickets should be drawn from the main stock and should be signed in the main stock register, tickets, which are drawn, must be kept in a safe and all numbers should be entered in a daily register and when the tickets are required they should be signed by the clerk concerned giving the date and name of the passenger.
DIFFERENTIAL
(01) The difference in price, quality, etc between comparable products or services (02) The amount of the difference (03) Amount owed or credited due to a change in the class of service
(01) The difference in price, quality, etc between comparable products or services (02) The amount of the difference (03) Amount owed or credited due to a change in the class of service
DISCOUNTED ECONOMY TICKETS
Airline tickets, which are more restrictive.
Airline tickets, which are more restrictive.
DISCOUNTED TICKETS
By shopping around, you can often find agents selling tickets at lower prices than the airlines advertise, but you will usually be subject to various restrictions. Airlines also have promotions or special offers, so it pays to keep an eye on who is offering what.
By shopping around, you can often find agents selling tickets at lower prices than the airlines advertise, but you will usually be subject to various restrictions. Airlines also have promotions or special offers, so it pays to keep an eye on who is offering what.
DOUBLE OPEN JAW
When the initial and the final airports are different. You go from A to B and return from C to D. The journey between B to C and D to A (if necessary) is the passenger’s responsibility.
When the initial and the final airports are different. You go from A to B and return from C to D. The journey between B to C and D to A (if necessary) is the passenger’s responsibility.
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