Glossary
Passenger Experience
Transfer
Definition
The process of changing from one flight to another at an intermediate airport. Unlike transit, transfers may require clearing security again or moving between terminals.
Related Terms
Transit
Passing through an airport to continue a journey on a connecting flight, often without clearing customs or immigration. Transit areas provide shops and lounges for waiting passengers.
Connecting Flight
A flight that requires passengers to change planes at an intermediate airport to reach their final destination. Allows airlines to serve more city pairs through their hub system.
Hub Airport
An airport used by an airline as a central connecting point to transfer passengers between flights. Airlines concentrate flights at hubs to offer more connections with fewer direct routes.