Your Travel Biz Source Glossary

GlossaryWelcome to the YTB Source Travel Agent Glossary. Here you will find the definitions to terms and acronyms specific to YTB, as well as those generally used in the travel world. To look up a term simply click the corresponding letter to your left. You may also use the Search feature on the navigation bar. If you can not find the term you are looking for please let us know. Our glossary is constantly growing and we would be happy to research and add any new lingo.

Definitions Filed Under the Letter 'B'

Buyer’s Market

An economic condition in which supply exceeds demand.  In this case the prices are favorable to the buyer.

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Business Mix

The percentage of business travel to leisure travel booked within a travel agency.

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Business Jet

A Jet propelled aircraft seating 4-20 passengers typically used by a corporation.

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Business Class

Seats in between first class and coach designed to appeal to the business traveler.

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Buoy

A floating navigational marker to warn ships/boats of danger.

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Bunker

Usually on a ship used for fuel storage.

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Bullet Train

A high speed train.

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Budget Fare

Airliners offering a substantial discount off of the normal fare.

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Bridge Officers

The personnel in charge of the navigation of the ship.

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Breathalyzer

A portable device used to test ones blood alcohol level by analyzing their exhaled breath.

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