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Glossary for the airline industry

From A-Z, this glossary covers definitions and explanations for common airline industry terminology.

coupon

See flight coupon.

criteria set

Fares system tool used to view, add, modify, restore, and cancel fares. Also referred to as the query tool.

CRS

Computer reservation system. Used by travel agents and others throughout the world, these systems receive coded fare data (which will price electronically) from ATPCO and transmit it to their customers.

CTA

Canadian Transportation Agency.

CXR

Abbreviation for carrier.