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Large Certificated Air CarrierAn air carrier holding a certificate issued under 49 U.S.C.41102, as amended, that: (1) Operates aircraft designed to have a maximum passenger capacity of more than 60 seats or a maximum payload capacity of more than 18,000 pounds; or (2) conducts operations where one or both terminals of a flight stage are outside the 50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (same as Large Certified U.S. Air Carriers) ( Air Carrier Financial Reports (Form 41 Financial Data) )
Large Certified U.S. Air CarriersAn air carrier holding a certificate issued under 49 U.S.C.41102, as amended, that: (1) Operates aircraft designed to have a maximum passenger capacity of more than 60 seats or a maximum payload capacity of more than 18,000 pounds; or (2) conducts operations where one or both terminals of a flight stage are outside the 50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (same as Large Certificated Air Carrier) ( Air Carrier Financial Reports (Form 41 Financial Data) )
Late FlightA flight arriving or departing 15 minutes or more after the scheduled time. ( Airline On-Time Performance Data )
LiabilitiesCurrent liabilities include accounts payable, notes payable, taxes payable, and current portion of long-term debt. Long-term liabilities include long-term debt. ( Motor Carrier Financial & Operating Information )
Licensed DriverAny person who holds a valid driver's license from any state. ( Nationwide Personal Transportation Survey (NPTS) )
LodgingA temporary place to stay (e.g. motel, cabin, domitory, etc). ( American Travel Survey (ATS) 1995 )
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