Monospace
Monospace A monospace rental vehicle is a five-seat, multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with extra headroom. Also referred to as a one-box design. See our guide to […]
Glossary
Motorhome
Motorhome A motorhome is a smaller recreational vehicle (e.g., camper van). Compare to “recreational” type vehicles. See our guide to rental car groups and codes
No show
No show No show refers to a situation that results when a ticketed passenger does not arrive in time for a scheduled flight; can be
Non-rev
Non-rev Non-rev is an air travel term that essentially means non-revenue and refers to passengers who are not producing revenue for the airline. In most
Offloading
Offloading Offloading refers to a situation in which an airline passenger is involuntarily denied boarding on a commercial airplane because the flight has been oversold
Online travel agency
Online travel agency An online travel agency is a third-party air and travel ticket re-seller that does business primarily from an Internet website. Abbreviation(s): OTA
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OTA
OTA The travel industry term online travel agency is commonly abbreviated as OTA. Return to glossary index
Passenger van
Passenger van A passenger van is a multi-passenger vehicle with at least 6 seats. See our guide to rental car groups and codes for complete
Pickup
Pickup A pickup is a truck with 2-4 doors, and enclosed single, extended, or double cab with open back. See our guide to rental car
Premium
Premium Premium rental car group. Premium rental cars are similar in size to Full-size vehicles (5 passengers and 4 bags), but offer more in terms
Recreational
In terms of rental cars, “recreational” refers to a larger motorhome with more living space. Compare to “motorhome”. See our guide to rental car groups
Refundable fare
Synonyms: refundable flight, refundable flight ticket Definition: A refundable fare is a type of airline ticket that allows you to cancel your flight and receive
Roadster
Roadster A roadster is a 2-door, 2-seat car with open or retractable roof. Compare to “convertible”. See our guide to rental car groups and codes
Special
Special Special rental car group. The Special car rental group is used for vehicles that don’t fit easily into other groups or categories. See our
Special
Special A special vehicle is a vehicle that does not fit into other rental car groups. See our guide to rental car groups and codes
Sport
Sport In the car rental industry, “sport” refers to a vehicle with a high degree of maneuverability, quick response, and a more powerful engine than
Standard
Standard Standard rental car group. Standard rental cars are larger than Intermediate cars but smaller than Full-size cars. Standard rental cars usually have comfortable seating
Standby
Standby Standby refers to a situation in which an air passenger is waiting for, but has not secured, seats on the next available flight or
Sub-load tickets
Sub-load tickets Sub-load tickets are flight tickets available to airline employees and some family members, usually at a substantial discount ranging from 50% to 90%
SUV
SUV SUV refers to a sport utility vehicle or suburban utility vehicle. Technically classified as a light truck, but operated as a family vehicle usually with
T&M
T&M The car rental industry abbreviation T&M stands for time and mileage. Return to glossary index
Time and mileage
Time and mileage Time and mileage (T&M) is the contracted rental period and mileage allowance for a car rental, as well as any time or
Vehicle license fee
Vehicle license fee Car rental companies charge a vehicle license fee to recover the proportionate amount of vehicle licensing, registration, and related fees associated with
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Visa
Visa Visa refers to permission given by a country to a citizen of another country to enter and stay for a specified amount of time.