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Aviation term What it means In context
airfare The cost or expense of an airplane ticket or trip. "I'd love to visit Paris, but I can't afford the airfare.”
aisle A clear path through rows of seating. “Please keep your bags out of the aisle for the duration of the flight.”
aisle seat An aisle seat is a seat next to the aisle in an aircraft or on a train. If you can, book an aisle seat, so that it is easy to get up and stretch your legs during a long flight
assist Another way to say, “help” Please wait until everyone is off the plane so that we can assist you.
baggage Luggage; traveling equipment. "Please put your baggage in the trunk.”
baggage, luggage claim The designated location for receiving checked luggage such as the baggage carousels at an airport. “The checking in of the luggage is also kept under surveillance just like the arrival hall baggage claim is.”
blanket A cloth, usually large, used for warmth or sleeping. “To entirely remove the blanket would make him cold.”
boarding pass A document or card, similar to a ticket, needed in order to board an airplane or other mode of transport. “Each gate is equipped with 2 boarding pass readers.”
bumpy, rough (turbulence) rough; jumpy; causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements. “Inspections following abnormal events such as heavy landings and flight through turbulence.”
cabin An aircraft cabin is the section of an aircraft in which passengers travel. “Amendments have been proposed that also look at the problem of cabin baggage.”
call light “If you have any questions, just put on your call light.”
captain The person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel. “The plane's captain told him to stay on board and issued him with a return ticket on the same aircraft.”
charter In essence, a charter airline is one that operates on the basis of ‘rented’ or ‘leased’ flights. “Whatever the requirement from commercial plane, private planes and charter planes. Air Partner has the know-how and resources to deliver the complete travel solution.”
cockpit The space for pilot and crew in a helicopter, aircraft, boat or spacecraft. “How could he be expected to reach the emergency exits quickly from the cockpit?”
comfort(able) Amply sufficient, satisfactory. “And when you're not working alone, your passenger will find a comfortable place in the comfort passenger seat.”
complimentary Free; provided at no charge. “Unlike many other airlines, Air Transat offers complimentary food and beverages onboard all of its flights with the exception of flights to/from Florida.”
co-pilot a relief or assistant pilot of an aircraft. “He asked how he could cross the Atlantic without a co-pilot.”
domestic (flight) A domestic flight is a form of commercial flight within civil aviation where the departure and the arrival take place in the same country. “Reservations for the first domestic flight of the Japan Airpass must be made prior to arrival in Japan.”
emergency exit An emergency exit in a structure is a special exit for emergencies such as a fire: the combined use of regular and special exits allows for faster evacuation, while it also provides an alternative if the route to the regular exit is blocked. “It should in particular be possible for wheelchair users to negotiate the first door leading to an emergency exit.”
e-ticket An electronic ticket is a method of ticket entry, processing, and marketing for companies in the airline, railways and other transport and entertainment industries. “And while you won't end up with a paper ticket, you will receive an electronic ticket or "e-ticket," which makes airport check-in a lot easier.”
excess baggage Checked baggage that exceeds a carrier's maximum permitted weight or volume and for which an additional charge is payable “Additional checked luggage or excess baggage fees are a personal expense.”
first-class (fare) Of, or relating to the most luxurious and expensive class of accommodation on a train, ship etc. “... Where this is not feasible, the first-class fare is paid. ...”
(boarding) gate A gate is the portion of an airport that connects an aircraft with its payload. Commercial airport gates have airside components to facilitate passenger boarding and aircraft ground handling. “If you are traveling without baggage, you can go directly to the boarding gate prior to the Check-In Deadline printed on your boarding pass.”

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