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Commuter: Term referring to the small, regional airlines, sometimes called puddle-jumpers.

Commuter Carrier: An air carrier that supports smaller aircraft and provides service to other airports that do not support large (jumbo) jets and other large equipment.

Air Taxi: An aircraft operator who conducts operations for hire or compensation in accordance with FAR Part 135 in an aircraft with 30 or fewer passenger seats and a payload capacity of 7,500# or less . . . View Full Definition

Funnel Flight: A flight, such as on a regional or commuter carrier, that ' feeds ' larger planes which continue on to other destinations. Also, the use of a single flight number for an itinerary that reall . . . View Full Definition