AIRLINE CODES
Specifically, the unique two- or three-digit indicators that identify specific airlines in CRS systems. More loosely, all such unique indicators, including those that identify airports.
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AIRLINE DESIGNATOR
A 2 or 3-digit alphanumeric code for an air carrier, administered by IATA.
A 2 or 3-digit alphanumeric code for an air carrier, administered by IATA.
AIRLINE HUB
An airline hub is an airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination.
It is part of a hub-and-spoke model, where travellers moving between airports not served by direct flights change planes en route to their destinations. Many airline hubs are also located at airports in the cities of their respective head offices.
Some airlines use only a single hub, while others use multiple hubs. Hubs are used for both passenger flights and cargo flights.
Many airlines also utilise focus cities, which function much the same as hubs, but with fewer flights. Airlines may also use secondary hubs, a non-technical term for large focus cities.
For most non-US airlines, it is more technically correct to use the term home base rather than hub, since most of their flights are international and the so-called hubs are simply their home countries' largest airports, such as Dubai International Airport for Emirates Airlines or Singapore Changi Airport for Singapore Airlines.
Indeed, the application of the term 'hub' in such contexts is only recently popularised by American airline industry analysts and is often contested by local commentators.
All 30 of the busiest airports in the world serve as hubs for one or more major airlines
An airline hub is an airport that an airline uses as a transfer point to get passengers to their intended destination.
It is part of a hub-and-spoke model, where travellers moving between airports not served by direct flights change planes en route to their destinations. Many airline hubs are also located at airports in the cities of their respective head offices.
Some airlines use only a single hub, while others use multiple hubs. Hubs are used for both passenger flights and cargo flights.
Many airlines also utilise focus cities, which function much the same as hubs, but with fewer flights. Airlines may also use secondary hubs, a non-technical term for large focus cities.
For most non-US airlines, it is more technically correct to use the term home base rather than hub, since most of their flights are international and the so-called hubs are simply their home countries' largest airports, such as Dubai International Airport for Emirates Airlines or Singapore Changi Airport for Singapore Airlines.
Indeed, the application of the term 'hub' in such contexts is only recently popularised by American airline industry analysts and is often contested by local commentators.
All 30 of the busiest airports in the world serve as hubs for one or more major airlines
AIRLINE ISSUED TICKET
If the ticket is issued by the carrier it is called an airline issued ticket.
If the ticket is issued by the carrier it is called an airline issued ticket.
AIRLINE LOCATOR NUMBER
A unique confirmation number issued by an air carrier when a reservation is booked.
A unique confirmation number issued by an air carrier when a reservation is booked.
AIRLINE PLATE
A metal plate given to travel agencies by airlines for the purpose of imprinting and thereby validating tickets.
A metal plate given to travel agencies by airlines for the purpose of imprinting and thereby validating tickets.
AIRLINES REPORTING CORPORATION (ARC)
An autonomous corporation created by the domestic airlines. Appoints travel agencies to sell airline tickets and oversees the financial details of tracking payments to airlines and the disbursement of commissions to travel agencies.
An autonomous corporation created by the domestic airlines. Appoints travel agencies to sell airline tickets and oversees the financial details of tracking payments to airlines and the disbursement of commissions to travel agencies.
AIRLINES SALES RETURNS
The essential entries required on airline sales returns are ticket number, fares charged, and form of payment.
With these, all ticket numbers and airline coupons should be entered and attached. If no ticket is issued during any one month, a “no sales” report must be sent to the airlines whose ticket stocks are held by the agency.
The final airline sales returns should be verified and approved by the bookkeeper to ensure that the relevant ticket payment information is correct.
In accordance with IATA regulations, the total net amount of the return is usually payable to the airline not later than the 15th of the month.
The essential entries required on airline sales returns are ticket number, fares charged, and form of payment.
With these, all ticket numbers and airline coupons should be entered and attached. If no ticket is issued during any one month, a “no sales” report must be sent to the airlines whose ticket stocks are held by the agency.
The final airline sales returns should be verified and approved by the bookkeeper to ensure that the relevant ticket payment information is correct.
In accordance with IATA regulations, the total net amount of the return is usually payable to the airline not later than the 15th of the month.
CARRIER IDENTIFICATION PLATE (CIP)
A plate supplied by an airline to an agent for use in the issue of traffic documents under BSP.
It identifies the issuing airline on all standard traffic documents validated by the agent.
It imprints the airline's name, three-digit airline code, and airline logo on the standard traffic document to validate it.
A plate supplied by an airline to an agent for use in the issue of traffic documents under BSP.
It identifies the issuing airline on all standard traffic documents validated by the agent.
It imprints the airline's name, three-digit airline code, and airline logo on the standard traffic document to validate it.
CONDITION OF CARRIAGE
Terms and conditions established by a carrier in respect to its carriage.
Terms and conditions established by a carrier in respect to its carriage.
CONTRACT OF CARRIAGE
The legal contract between the passenger and the airline is issued with the ticket.
The legal contract between the passenger and the airline is issued with the ticket.
FLIGHT KITCHEN
Where food is prepared for serving on an airplane
Where food is prepared for serving on an airplane
FLIGHT NUMBER
Specific designation of a flight expressed in letters and figures. An alphanumeric code, made up of a two-character airline code plus between one and four numbers, is assigned to a particular route.
Specific designation of a flight expressed in letters and figures. An alphanumeric code, made up of a two-character airline code plus between one and four numbers, is assigned to a particular route.
IN FLIGHT ACCIDENTAL DEATH
Death resulting from damage to the aircraft person was traveling in.
Death resulting from damage to the aircraft person was traveling in.
PAYMENT TO AIRLINES
In countries where a BSP is in operation or where a higher payment frequency has been established, payment must be made to the airlines in accordance with applicable regulations.
In countries where a BSP is in operation or where a higher payment frequency has been established, payment must be made to the airlines in accordance with applicable regulations.
PROTECTIVE RESERVATION
Double reservation for the same passenger is allowed only when it is impossible to get a confirmed seat on the given flight.
Double reservation for the same passenger is allowed only when it is impossible to get a confirmed seat on the given flight.
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