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Air travel

The act of traveling by plane.

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Air travel

travel agent

Travel; Air travel

Any person who sells travel products on a commission basis.

supplier

Travel; Air travel

Any company that supplies travel and/or related services to the traveling public.

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.

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