CONNECTING FLIGHT
A flight requiring passengers to change aircraft and/or airlines at an intermediate stop. Flights necessitating a change of aircraft at some intermediate point before arriving at the final destination. An acceptable connecting time must meet a minimum standard agreed upon by the airlines and the airport in that city.
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DIRECT AND INDIRECT FLIGHTS
Direct flight – a flight between two predetermined points that does not require a passenger to change aircraft, even though there may be intermediate stops. Indirect flight – a flight which requires the passenger to change aircraft as part of the itinerary.
Direct flight – a flight between two predetermined points that does not require a passenger to change aircraft, even though there may be intermediate stops. Indirect flight – a flight which requires the passenger to change aircraft as part of the itinerary.
DIRECT CONNECTION
In direct connection, the passenger does not have to change his flight. In direct connection, only one airline will be used.
In direct connection, the passenger does not have to change his flight. In direct connection, only one airline will be used.
DIRECT FLIGHT
Any flight between two places that carries a single flight number. Unlike a nonstop flight, a direct flight will make one or more stops between the two places. The passenger may have to change planes or even change airlines. This is a change in meaning. In the past, direct flights made stops but required no change of plane
Any flight between two places that carries a single flight number. Unlike a nonstop flight, a direct flight will make one or more stops between the two places. The passenger may have to change planes or even change airlines. This is a change in meaning. In the past, direct flights made stops but required no change of plane
DIRECT ROUTE
The shortest all year route operated by an airlines in both directions between ticketed points at which it exercises traffic rights.
The shortest all year route operated by an airlines in both directions between ticketed points at which it exercises traffic rights.
ELAPSED FLYING TIME
Actual time an aeroplane spends in the air, as opposed to time spent taxiing to and from the gate and during stopovers.
Actual time an aeroplane spends in the air, as opposed to time spent taxiing to and from the gate and during stopovers.
ELAPSED TRAVEL TIME
The actual time spent travelling from one destination to another and it is calculated because the time which is given in flight schedule are the local time of the respective cities.
The actual time spent travelling from one destination to another and it is calculated because the time which is given in flight schedule are the local time of the respective cities.
ESTIMATED FLYING TIME
The estimated flying time between the departure city and the destination or connecting point.
The estimated flying time between the departure city and the destination or connecting point.
ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL (ETA)
The time at which an aircraft is expected to arrive at its destination.
The time at which an aircraft is expected to arrive at its destination.
ESTIMATED TIME OF DEPARTURE (ETD)
Time at which an aircraft is expected to depart.
Time at which an aircraft is expected to depart.
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
Flight schedule is divided into 8 different columns and are having the following flight information’s:- (1) Validity from/to (the effective dates of flight service, with the start and end dates defined) (2) Days of operation (3) Departure time (4) Arrival time (5) Operating airline and flight number (6) Aircraft type code (7) Classes of service (8) Non – stop/stop flight indicator. All information given in this is in code format. The timetable is divided into two parts: (1) Headline City Column, (2) Side Line City Columnr
Flight schedule is divided into 8 different columns and are having the following flight information’s:- (1) Validity from/to (the effective dates of flight service, with the start and end dates defined) (2) Days of operation (3) Departure time (4) Arrival time (5) Operating airline and flight number (6) Aircraft type code (7) Classes of service (8) Non – stop/stop flight indicator. All information given in this is in code format. The timetable is divided into two parts: (1) Headline City Column, (2) Side Line City Columnr
FLIGHT TIME
Is the time the aircraft is in flight? The point in time between takeoff and touchdown.
Is the time the aircraft is in flight? The point in time between takeoff and touchdown.
FULLY BOOKED FLIGHT
The order in which passengers are boarded on a fully booked flight is: confirmed passenger, unconfirmed airline club member, waitlisted passenger travelling for compassionate reasons, waitlisted passenger, go-show passenger, and space-available passenger.
The order in which passengers are boarded on a fully booked flight is: confirmed passenger, unconfirmed airline club member, waitlisted passenger travelling for compassionate reasons, waitlisted passenger, go-show passenger, and space-available passenger.
INBOUND FLIGHT JOURNEY
Coming from destination to origin.
Coming from destination to origin.
INDICATED FLIGHT TIME
The flight time indicated in the timetable publication is not the actual time in the air but includes pushback, taxi time to the runway, taxi time to the air terminal, delays due to air traffic control, and delays for an alternate route.
The flight time indicated in the timetable publication is not the actual time in the air but includes pushback, taxi time to the runway, taxi time to the air terminal, delays due to air traffic control, and delays for an alternate route.
INDIRECT FLIGHT
This means the passenger will have to leave the plane at some point during the journey - either to refuel or to change planes to complete the trip.
This means the passenger will have to leave the plane at some point during the journey - either to refuel or to change planes to complete the trip.
INDIRECT ROUTE
Any scheduled continuous air route other than a direct route.
Any scheduled continuous air route other than a direct route.
INTERLINE CONNECTION
A flight on one airline that connects to a flight on another carrier - these tickets are usually more expensive than flying all on one carrier, but may be the only way to get to a destination in some cases. Also, unless there is an interline baggage agreement, you may have to claim your luggage from the first flight and recheck it with the next carrier. Not the best way to travel by air.
A flight on one airline that connects to a flight on another carrier - these tickets are usually more expensive than flying all on one carrier, but may be the only way to get to a destination in some cases. Also, unless there is an interline baggage agreement, you may have to claim your luggage from the first flight and recheck it with the next carrier. Not the best way to travel by air.
INTERLINE TRANSFER
Transfer from the service of one carrier to the service of another carrier.
Transfer from the service of one carrier to the service of another carrier.
INTERLINE
When the routing from the origin to destination requires 2 or more different air carriers to accomodate the passanger to their final destination.
When the routing from the origin to destination requires 2 or more different air carriers to accomodate the passanger to their final destination.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER
Change from the international service of one carrier to another international service of the same air carrier.
Change from the international service of one carrier to another international service of the same air carrier.
LONG HAUL
The transport of passengers or goods over a long distance- usually intercontinental.
The transport of passengers or goods over a long distance- usually intercontinental.
LONG HAUL FLIGHT
A flight of considerable distance and time - often with the passengers suffering some significant jet-lag along the way.
A flight of considerable distance and time - often with the passengers suffering some significant jet-lag along the way.
LONG HAUL TRAVEL
Air travel of 8 or more hours' durations.
Air travel of 8 or more hours' durations.
MISCONNECTION
Delivering airline is responsible for a misconnection when minimum connecting time was observed, onward connection flight was confirmed and both flights of the connection are in one ticket.
Delivering airline is responsible for a misconnection when minimum connecting time was observed, onward connection flight was confirmed and both flights of the connection are in one ticket.
NON STOP
Referring to an air flight that does not stop enroute to it's first destination, that is, a single flight segment with no intermediate stops.
Referring to an air flight that does not stop enroute to it's first destination, that is, a single flight segment with no intermediate stops.
NON STOP FLIGHT
A flight that proceeds directly to the final destination without any stops at intermediate points.
A flight that proceeds directly to the final destination without any stops at intermediate points.
ONLINE CARRIER
An airline that can provide immediate access through a computerised reservation system.
An airline that can provide immediate access through a computerised reservation system.
OFFLINE CONNECTION
A journey where the passenger travels on multiple planes using multiple airlines.
A journey where the passenger travels on multiple planes using multiple airlines.
ORIGINATING FLIGHT
The first flight on your ticket is your originating flight.
The first flight on your ticket is your originating flight.
OUTBOUND FLIGHT JOURNEY
Traveling from origin to destination
Traveling from origin to destination
RE SCHEDULED FLIGHT
A change to a crewmember's assigned flight or flights due to unforeseen circumstances, i.e., cancellations, mechanicals, etc.
A change to a crewmember's assigned flight or flights due to unforeseen circumstances, i.e., cancellations, mechanicals, etc.
SCHEDULED FLIGHT
Air flights that are publicly scheduled and promoted by major airlines.
Air flights that are publicly scheduled and promoted by major airlines.
SHORT HAUL FLIGHT
A short flight – usually domestic flights and flights between neighbouring countries.
A short flight – usually domestic flights and flights between neighbouring countries.
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