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PLAIN-LANGUAGE TERMS

Marketing carrier: Meaning for Flight Refunds and Claims

The airline whose code is used to sell a codeshare seat. The marketing carrier may not be the one that operates the aircraft.

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Why it matters

The company that sold the seat may not have flown the aircraft. Keep both names when asking about a refund or disruption claim.

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Compare the applicable rule with your ticket and the airline’s written notice. You can also browse other flight-claim terms.

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This definition is a starting point. The rule and ticket terms for your flight still matter.