Glossary
Travel Planning
Open Jaw
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Definition
An itinerary where the departure city differs from the arrival city on the return trip
Related Terms
Multi-City Itinerary
A travel itinerary visiting multiple destinations before returning home
One-Way Ticket
A ticket for travel in one direction only, without a return flight
Round Trip
A journey from an origin to a destination and back to the origin
Stopover
A planned break in a journey lasting 24 hours or more at an intermediate point
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Open Jaw?
An itinerary where the departure city differs from the arrival city on the return trip
How does Open Jaw relate to other aviation concepts?
Open Jaw is closely related to Multi-City Itinerary and One-Way Ticket, among other key aviation concepts.
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