From code share to mainline: A glossary for airline terms
Staff
May 17, 2011
Here’s a list of key terms and lingo to help you navigate airline stories: Available Seat Miles – a measure of capacity on a plane
Here’s a list of key terms and lingo to help you navigate airline stories: Available Seat Miles – a measure of capacity on a plane
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