jack. On a ship, a small flag
that denotes the ship's nationality, typically flown
from the bow.
jai alai. (pronounced "high-lie")
A ball game of Basque origin, played on an indoor court.
Players hurl the ball from wicker baskets. A popular
sport for betting in some regions.
jamboree. 1. Cap. A national or
international gathering of the Boy Scouts of America.
2. Any festivity featuring music, dancing, and refreshments;
typically held outdoors.
jargon. The informal or technical
language used by members of the same profession or industry.
JATO. Abr. Jet-assisted takeoff.
jaunting car. A small horse-drawn
carriage, used for tourist excursions in Ireland.
jaywalk. To cross the street in
the middle of the block or against traffic signals.
jeepney. In the Philippines, a
converted jeep used for public transportation. The term
is a corruption of jitney (qv).
jet lag. A physiological condition
caused by the disorientation of a person's biological
clock due to travel across several time zones. Characterized
by irritability, lethargy, insomnia, and other symptoms.
jet loader. See jetway.
jet port. A synonym for airport.
Seldom used.
jet ski. A one-person, motorized
water vehicle on which the driver stands upright on
ski-like pads.
jet stream. 1. Any high-altitude,
strong wind current which can aid or hinder jet flight
depending on its direction. 2. The trail of condensation
left by a jet flying at high altitude.
jetliner. A passenger jet.
jetty. A wooden or stone platform,
projecting into the water, used for the docking of boats
and ships.
jetway. An enclosed gangway that
provides access from the terminal to an aircraft.
jitney. Any small motorized vehicle
used for public transportation.
joint fare. The fare charged for
travel that utilizes more than one airline. This fare
is agreed on by the airlines involved.
joint notice of change. A form
submitted to IATA (qv) when the ownership of a travel
agency changes hands.
joint tenancy. A legal form of
ownership involving two people, typically spouses.
Jones Act. A protectionist law
of 1886 forbidding foreign flag vessels from carrying
passengers between United States ports.
JRSTE. CRS. Junior suite (qv).
JT. CRS. Joint. Joint fare (qv).
jumbo jet. Any large, wide-body
jet aircraft.
junior suite. A hotel room that
features a separate living-sitting area (although not
a separate room), in addition to the bedroom.
junket. 1. A trip ostensibly taken
for business purposes, which is primarily for pleasure.
Usually used to refer to trips taken by elected officials.
2. A legitimate sponsored trip in which the expenses
of the travelers are paid for by the sponsors, as when
a foreign destination invites travel writers to visit.
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