Life Style / Travel Glossary

Card Mill: A ' business ' that sells potentially fake travel agent id cards, usually in a sort of pyramid scheme, whereby the buyer intends only to partake of any legitimate agent benefits. Please do n . . . View Full Definition

Carrier: Any organization that transports passengers or goods.

Carry-On: Currently, there are no uniformly enforced airline restrictions concerning carry-on luggage. Most carriers state that the bag must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. . . . View Full Definition

Cashless Cruising: A term that applies to the system of onboard payment used for most all cruises; the final bill for any such purchases is presented against a credit card or cash deposit given upon check-in. . . . View Full Definition

Category: A price gradient of cabins, usually presented from the most expensive to the least expensive. Cabins in the same category are usually on the same deck and general location, and provide simil . . . View Full Definition

Certified Travel Associate (Cta): A travel professional certified by the institute of certified travel agents, who has passed a series of rigorous tests, assuring the traveling public of professional competence.

Certified Travel Counselor (Ctc): Designation of professional competence attesting to a travel agent’s successful completion of a study program developed and administered by the institute of certified travel agents.

Change Fee: Added fee charged by an airline when a customer makes changes to a penalty or restricted ticket.

Change Of Equipment: When a flight, with a single flight number, lands and changes the type of airplane used before continuing on to it's destination.

Change Of Gauge: Same as above.

Charter: Aircraft, motorcoach, or other mode of transportation reserved entirely for use by a group.

Chunnel: Slang for the tunnel beneath the english channel, from england to france, through which the eurostar train passes.

Circle Trip: Any trip that involves more than a single destination, but which returns to the initial point of departure.

City Pair: The departure and arrival cities on an airline booking.

Class: Cruises today offer one class of travel providing all passengers equal access to just about all shipboard areas and activities. There are, however, some cruise ships that provide concierge s . . . View Full Definition

Coach: The ' economy ' section of an aircraft, which may have literally scores of different fares for the same flight.

Collateral: Brochures, posters, and other materials used to support tourism promotion.

Collision Damage Waiver (Cdw): Car rental insurance covering any damage to a rental vehicle (cdw); many credit card companies cover their clients in this area if they use that card to pay for the rental. Check with you cr . . . View Full Definition

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