14 CFR § 253.3 - Definitions.

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title: "14 CFR § 253.3 - Definitions."
title_number: 14
title_name: "Aeronautics and Space"
section_number: "253.3"
section_name: "Definitions."
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (AVIATION PROCEEDINGS)"
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subchapter_name: "ECONOMIC REGULATIONS"
part_number: "253"
part_name: "NOTICE OF TERMS OF CONTRACT OF CARRIAGE"
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# 253.3 Definitions.

*Large aircraft* means any aircraft designed to have a maximum passenger capacity of more than 60 seats.

*Passenger* means any person who purchases, or who contacts a ticket office or travel agent for the purpose of purchasing, or considering the purchase of, air transportation.

*Ticket office* means station, office, or other location where tickets are sold that is under the charge of a person employed exclusively by the carrier, or by it jointly with another person.