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Air travel

The act of traveling by plane.

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Bulk contract

Travel; Air travel

An agreement whereby an airline sells large blocks of seats at a discount for resale by a third party.

Non-transferable

Travel; Air travel

An air ticket that cannot be used by anyone else.

Unrestricted fare

Travel; Air travel

An airfare that has no special advance purchase, Saturday stay or certain days to travel requirements, and is usually refundable.

Commission

Travel; Air travel

An amount added to the base fare of a ticket that a travel agent or consolidator adds in order to make a living.

Personal effects coverage

Travel; Air travel

Additional car rental insurance covering loss of personal property from the rented vehicle.

Loss damage waiver (LDW)

Travel; Air travel

Additional insurance pertaining to car rentals, covering theft and vandalism in addition to accident damage.

International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN

Travel; Air travel

Administers the IATAN card, the only widely accepted form of legitimate travel agent identification.

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