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lagoon. A
body of water protected by a reef. Any small, calm body of water
connected to a larger body of water.
lanai. In Hawaii
and other tropical destinations, a porch or patio.
land
arrangements. All travel elements
provided to a client after arrival at the destination, such as hotel,
sightseeing, and so forth.
land only.
A fare rate that doesn't include air transportation.
landau.
A four-wheeled, horse-drawn carriage.
landfall.
The first sight of land, as on a cruise.
landing fee.
A charge levied by an airport on an airline for the right to land a
plane at its facility.
landing strip.
A basic, often unpaved, runway for small planes.
landlocked.
adj. Having no access to the sea.
landlubber.
A person new to ships and sailing.
landmark.
1. A famous historical building or location. 2. A prominent geographical
feature used for finding one's way.
larboard.
See port.
last-room
availability. A feature of a CRS
allowing up-to-the minute information on the number of rooms available
at a hotel.
last-seat
availability. A CRS capability similar
to last-room availability but pertaining to airline seats.
late booking fee.
An additional charge levied by some tour operators for reservations made
shortly before departure.
latitude.
Angular distance measured in degrees North or South of the equator.
launch.
n. A small boat that ferries cruise passengers to and from the shore.
lavatory.
A toilet. Rest room.
layover.
A stop on a trip, usually overnight and usually associated with a change
of planes or other transportation.
LCAR.
CRS. Luxury car.
LDW.
Abr. Loss damage waiver (qv).
lead time.
The amount or period of time before the announcement of an event and its
occurrence, or between the notification that a task must be undertaken
and the time at which it must be completed.
league.
A measure of distance, primarily nautical, of approximately three miles.
lectern.
A small stand used by speakers at formal meetings to hold notes and
such. See also podium.
lee.
The side of a ship or island away from the wind direction.
leeward.
(Pronounced "LOO-erd") See lee.
leg.
A single segment of an itinerary.
lei.
In Hawaii, a flower necklace given in greeting.
leisure travel.
Travel undertaken for pleasure, as opposed to business travel. Often
used to indicate a trip of sevens days or longer, regardless of its
purpose.
letter of
agreement. A contract in the form of a
letter from one person or company to another; both parties must sign for
the agreement to become binding.
letter of credit.
A document issued by a bank or other financial institution attesting to
an individual's or company's ability to borrow money within specific
limits.
letter of intent.
Typically, a letter from a potential buyer to a seller indicating the
seriousness of the potential buyer's interest and agreeing to hold in
strict confidence any data provided by the seller to assist the buyer in
evaluating the property or business being sold. Usually required by the
owner of an agency from a prospective buyer before sharing proprietary
information.
LHTL.
CRS. Luxury hotel.
liability.
Exposure to damage, legal or financial.
liability
coverage. Insurance providing protection
from claims by third parties.
license.
1. A permit obtained from local government authorities to conduct
certain types of business activities, such as a restaurant, or events,
such as a parade. 2. An agreement under which one company may use the
logo or other property of another, as on a tee shirt.
lido deck.
On a cruise ship, the area around the swimming pool.
lifeboat. Any
small rowed or motorized craft carried aboard a ship and used to remove
passengers from a ship in emergencies.
lifeboat drill.
A required test of a cruise ship's emergency procedures to be carried
out before or within 24 hours of sailing.
lift.
1. The maximum number of airline seats available to a specific
destination during a specific period. 2. The aerodynamic force that
makes it possible for a plane to fly. 3. Brit. An elevator.
limited purpose
card. A credit card that can be used
only for travel expenditures, for example, and not for general
purchases.
limited service
agency location. A branch of a travel
agency that takes reservations but doesn't provide ticketing.
limited service
hotel. A hotel without a restaurant.
limousine.
A large chauffeured vehicle for hire, as opposed to a taxi.
line.
A rope on a ship.
linen.
In a hotel, sheets and towels that are changed daily.
liner.
A large passenger-carrying ship.
liquidated
damages clause. In a contract between a
travel agency and a CRS vendor, a stipulation that should the agency
switch vendors before the contract expires, the original vendor will be
due payment for the fees it would have received had the contract
remained in effect for its full length.
liveried.
In uniform, as a liveried chauffeur.
livery.
The uniform worn by some employees, such as chauffeurs and doormen.
llama.
A long-necked animal native to South America; used as a pack animal on
some trekking and hiking vacations.
LNI.
CRS. Lanai (qv).
LO.
CRS. Domestic transportation tax.
load factor. The
percentage of available space on a plane or other mode of transportation
that has been sold to date.
loading apron. A
moveable platform on a ship, such as a carferry (qv), that allows
vehicles or other cargo to be moved on an off.
load lines. See
"plimsoll line."
local.
n. or adj. Stopping at every station, as a train.
local fare.
1. The fare on a direct flight. 2. A fare for transportation on a single
carrier.
lodge.
A type of hotel, typically of a rustic character in a national park or
similar setting.
lodging.
Any accommodation. A room in a hotel.
log.
An official record of events on a minute-by-minute or hour-by-hour
basis, as a ship's log.
logo.
The trademarked symbol of a business.
longitude.
Angular distance measured in degrees East or West of the prime meridian
(qv).
longshoreman.
A dock worker.
loo.
Brit. A toilet.
look-to-book
ratio. The number of people who visit a
travel agency or agency web site, compared to the number who actually
make a purchase.
loss damage
waiver (LDW). Daily insurance that
covers theft and vandalism of a rented car in addition to damage caused
by accident.
loss leader.
An item sold below breakeven in the hope that customers will buy other
items at full price.
low fare search.
A continuous, computerized search for the lowest current available fares
designed to lower the cost of trips already booked but not yet taken.
low season.
The time of year when travel to a destination is at its lowest and
prices decline.
lower bed.
On a ship, the lower of two bunk beds, placed at the conventional height
from the floor.
lowest logical
airfare. The lowest fare that is
consistent with a corporation's travel policy.
loyalty
marketing. Term applied to frequent
flyer and similar programs designed to create repeat business.
LRA/LRO.
Abr. Local receptive agent/local receptive operator. Used in the
motorcoach industry.
LSF.
CRS. Local selling fare.
LUX.
CRS. Luxury.
luxury class.
The most expensive accommodations or fare category.
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