Operating carrier

How it is used

Look for operated by in booking details to identify whose aircraft and onboard service you will use.

Example sentences

1. The operating carrier confirmed that our wheelchair could travel on this aircraft type.

   Aircraft-specific acceptance questions concern the company actually flying the service.

2. Although I paid the partner airline, I checked in at the operating carrier's desk.

   The carrier performing the flight may also handle the departure formalities.

Common collocations

• operating carrier details
• identify the operating carrier

Related terms

• airlineA company that operates passenger and cargo flights on regular routes and sells tickets for them.
• connecting flightThe second or later flight you take to reach your destination when there is no direct flight, after changing planes at another airport.

More terms: Booking & Tickets

• flight
• book
• ticket
• round-trip ticket
• one-way ticket
• direct flight
• e-ticket
• booking reference
• fare
• itinerary
• economy class
• upgrade