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ALLIANCE AIRLINE
 
 
     
Airlines which are not in direct competition with each other. There are currently four major global alliances made up of most of the largest airlines in the world. For the traveller the greatest benefits include shared frequent flyer programmes and the ability to use alliance partner's airport lounges.
 
 
 
 
 
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BUDGET AIRLINE
 
 
     
These are short-haul flights at bargain prices but with occasional drawbacks. Usually the flights are from secondary airports which could be miles from your ultimate destination. Food and drink is often not included in the price. Fares are usually non-flexible and can incur a hefty charge for changing travel plans. On the plus side, low-cost carriers continue to add to their already impressive list of destinations which can offer real savings for travellers.
 
 
 
 
 
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COMMERCIAL AIRLINE
 
 
     
An airline that transports passengers.
 
 
 
 
 
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CONNECTING AIRLINE
 
 
     
Carrier who carries passenger and his baggage for onward country journey.
 
 
 
 
 
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DIRECT AIRLINE
 
 
     
The company of the operational control of air charter and air transport service.
 
 
 
 
 
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FEEDER AIRLINE
 
 
     
An air carrier that services a local market and "feeds" traffic to the national and international carriers.
 
 
 
 
 
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ISSUING AIRLINE
 
 
     
Airline who’s ticket is issued or in whose name a ticket is issued.
 
 
 
 
 
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LOW COST AIRLINE
 
 
     
These are short-haul flights at bargain prices but with occasional drawbacks. Usually the flights are from secondary airports which could be miles from your ultimate destination. Food and drink is often not included in the price. Fares are usually non-flexible and can incur a hefty charge for changing travel plans. On the plus side, low-cost carriers continue to add to their already impressive list of destinations which can offer real savings for travellers.
 
 
 
 
 
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MARKETING AIRLINE
 
 
     
The airline that is shown as the transporting carrier on the flight coupons but may not be providing the transportation.
 
 
 
 
 
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NATIONAL AIRLINE
 
 
     
An airline with annual revenues of between $100 million and $1 billion.
 
 
 
 
 
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OFFLINE AIRLINE
 
 
     
Any airline other than the one that own or control a particular computerized reservation system.
 
 
 
 
 
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OPERATING AIRLINE
 
 
     
The airline which is actually providing the transportation.
 
 
 
 
 
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PARTICIPATING AIRLINE
 
 
     
The IATA member airline providing all or part of the air transportation.
 
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULED AIRLINE
 
 
     
An airline or other carrier that operates according to a regular and published timetable.