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Air travel

The act of traveling by plane.

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Air travel

Special fare

Travel; Air travel

Any type of fare other than those normally offered.

Add-on

Travel; Air travel

An option, usually at extra cost, added to travel arrangements.

Red-eye flight

Travel; Air travel

An overnight flight that leaves at night and arrives early the next morning.

Global distribution system (GDS)

Travel; Air travel

An international computer reservation system that accesses many databases of suppliers, airlines, etc. in different countries, such as Sabre.

Scheduled carrier

Travel; Air travel

An airline that operates on a regular, published schedule.

Hub

Travel; Air travel

An airport or city in which an airline has a major presence and many flights to other destinations.

Connexion

Travel; Air travel

An additional flight between the airport of departure and the final destination.

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