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***** | RAMP AGENT. | An employee of an airline charged with bringing cargo, luggage, and food supplies to the aircraft.
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***** | DABBLE AGENT. | Derogatory term for a part-time travel agent. Sometimes applied to any outside agent or independent contractor as a slur on their professionalism.
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**** | RECEIVING AGENT. | A contractor that provides services to incoming passengers, as those on a tour.
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**** | FRONT-LINE AGENT. | A travel agent who has direct contact with the public.
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** | PASSENGER SERVICE AGENT. | An airline employee assigned to assist passengers checking in and boarding.
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** | IATA ACCREDITED PASSENGER AGENT. | A non-U.S. travel agency appointed to sell tickets on behalf of members of IATA.
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** | TICKET AGENT. | Under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, any person or entity, including GDSs, involved in the sale of air transportation.
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* | AGENT. | 1. A person who represents another to a third party. 2. A travel agent.
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