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Buy On Board (BOB)
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Buy on board sales, includes food and hard ETOH. Credit or debit accepted. Additional revenue.
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On-Line Station
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Cities that are served on a regularly scheduled basis.
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Public Announcement
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The public address system on board an aircraft; or the announcements given to passengers using the PA system
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Walk Around
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The exterior inspection of the aircraft by a flight crewmember during preflight and after landing.
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Weight & Balance
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The placement of passengers and baggage to keep the aircraft balance.
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Carry-Out Cart
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A covered cart labeled "A la Cart," where passengers can drop their baggage off during boarding and then pick-up immediately upon exiting the aircraft.
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Preflight
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To check, test and prepare for use of an aircraft, engine, or other piece of equipment prior to flight.
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Critical Phase of the Flight
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All ground operations including taxi, take off, and landing and other operations that are conducted below 10,000 feet
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Ramp/Tarmac
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The area in front of the terminal where the aircraft is parked
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Unaccompanied Minor (UM)
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A child between the ages of 5-12 that is flying alone.
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Captain (CA)
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The pilot responsible for all the crewmembers and passengers who sits on the left side.
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Carrier
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A company involved in the transportation of people.
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Trip Pairing
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A series of flights that when grouped together make a flight sequence.
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Cabin Altitude
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Simulated altitude (pressurization) maintained in the cabin of an aircraft.
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Ballast
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Adding more weight to keep the aircraft balanced.
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