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2. Computer reservation system - Wikipedia

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   Originally designed and operated by airlines, CRSs were later extended for use by travel agencies, and global distribution systems (GDSs) to book and sell tickets for multiple airlines. Most airlines have outsourced their CRSs to GDS companies, [ 1 ] which also enable consumer access through Internet gateways.

3. Sabre (travel reservation system) - Wikipedia

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   This computer consisted of a single magnetic drum, each memory location holding the number of seats left on a particular flight. Using this system, a large number of operators could access information simultaneously, so the ticket agents could be told via phone if a seat was available.

4. Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System - Wikipedia

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   When a person books a plane ticket, certain identifying information is collected by the airline: full name, date of birth, address, etc. This information is used to check against another data source (including the TSA No-Fly List, the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive List, and other databases) and assign a terrorism "risk score" to that person ...

5. Computer booking system - Wikipedia

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   Computer booking systems allow public service with reduced staff involvement. Typically a computer booking system consists of both server and client software. The server software might run within the LAN or more typically is run from a publicly accessible web-server thus enabling users to book or reserve their computer time from their web-browser.

6. Why you never want to see ‘SSSS’ on your boarding pass - AOL

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   So the next time you see the dreaded SSSS on your boarding pass, you can expect to be delayed, even if your flight isn't. RELATED: Get vacation inspiration from your favorite celebs: Show comments

7. EmPower (aircraft power adapter) - Wikipedia

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   Laptops on this system will still charge batteries. Modern laptop batteries, however, include a temperature sensor that should compensate for the reduced cooling at altitude. This new system accepts various national power plugs and most laptop chargers will function properly at 120 V 60 Hz AC even if sold in 230 V 50 Hz AC markets.