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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radome

Aviation; Airport

A weather-proof protective dome designed for housing radar systems and antennas at airports.

satellite

Aviation; Airport

An object that orbits another. Usually used to describe an artificial satellite. Satellite’s orbits include; geosynchronous, near-geosynchronous, low earth orbiting satellites.

shelter

Aviation; Airport

Containers or modules in different configurations for various use and needs.

boarding pass

Aviation; Airport

A permit to board a ship, plane, train, or other form of transportation.

concierge

Aviation; Airport

The individual or desk in a hotel that attends to guests' needs, including making theater reservations, portage, general information, etc.

assured reservations

Aviation; Airport

Unique to rooms guaranteed with an American Express Card. If a hotel does not have the room that was guaranteed, it is required to find alternate lodging at its own expense.

bumping

Aviation; Airport

The practice of removing a confirmed passenger from a full flight to make room for a passenger with higher priority; a full-fare passenger may bump an industry discount or free passenger.