Airport

Airport

A station, usually consisting of buildings, airfields and runways, used to provide a place for aircraft to take off and land as well as to house commercial services for passengers and on-board staff.

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Value Added Tax. A consumer oriented tax charged on a number of European business transactions including hotels, car rentals, restaurants, trade shows and more. VAT rates vary in each country from ...

validate

Aviation; Airport

To imprint a ticket or voucher with the identifying mark of an airline or agency, using a plate with raised lettering and a special machine. Necessary to make a standard ticket legal for travel.

visa

Aviation; Airport

A permit to enter a country for a specific purpose. Recorded in a passport.

upgrade

Aviation; Airport

To move a client to a better class of service or accommodations.

stopover

Aviation; Airport

An intentional interruption of a journey, which either prevents a continuous through fare, or is permitted by the carrier in conjunction with a through fare.

e-ticket, electronic ticket

Aviation; Airport

An electronic ticket or e-ticket is similar to a hotel reservation. An electronic airline ticket resides on the airline's computer data-base. At the time of booking, the traveler receives a ...