When communicating in the travel industry, especially in written form, using abbreviations and short forms helps to save time and space. Here are some commonly used abbreviations and short forms in travel English:

Air Travel

  • ATC Air Traffic Control
  • ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
  • ETD Estimated Time of Departure
  • FAA Federal Aviation Administration
  • PAX Passengers
  • IFE InFlight Entertainment
  • GSE Ground Support Equipment

Accommodation

  • B&B Bed and Breakfast
  • HB Half Board (usually includes breakfast and one other meal)
  • FB Full Board (includes all meals)
  • SU Single Occupancy
  • DO Double Occupancy
  • AC Air Conditioning
  • HW Hot Water

General Travel

  • RT Round Trip
  • OW One Way
  • PTA Please Turn Around (commonly used by flight attendants)
  • UTC Coordinated Universal Time
  • RECO Recommended
  • PTO Please Turn Over (used on air traffic control communication)
  • WX Weather

Car Rental

  • CDW Collision Damage Waiver
  • LDW Loss Damage Waiver
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • RAC Rental Agreement Contract
  • LDW Loss Damage Waiver

Health and Safety

  • HEPA HighEfficiency Particulate Air (often used in the context of air filters in hotels and aircraft)
  • DEET N,NDiethylmetatoluamide (commonly found in insect repellents)
  • OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • MRSA MethicillinResistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Remember, when using abbreviations and short forms in travel English, it's important to ensure that the person you're communicating with understands the meanings, especially if they're not commonly used or may vary by region.

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