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HAND LUGGAGE [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-10-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cabin baggage inspector
1, record 1, English, cabin%20baggage%20inspector
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- carry-on baggage inspector 1, record 1, English, carry%2Don%20baggage%20inspector
correct
- hand baggage inspector 1, record 1, English, hand%20baggage%20inspector
correct
- hand luggage inspector 1, record 1, English, hand%20luggage%20%20inspector
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vérificateur de bagages à main
1, record 1, French, v%C3%A9rificateur%20de%20bagages%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vérificatrice de bagages à main 1, record 1, French, v%C3%A9rificatrice%20de%20bagages%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Travel Articles (Tourism)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- carry-on baggage
1, record 2, English, carry%2Don%20baggage
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- carry-on bag 2, record 2, English, carry%2Don%20bag
correct, officially approved
- cabin baggage 3, record 2, English, cabin%20baggage
correct, officially approved
- hand baggage 2, record 2, English, hand%20baggage
correct, officially approved
- hand luggage 4, record 2, English, hand%20luggage
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Non-bulky baggage conforming to specified dimensions, which the passenger keeps in his personal custody aboard the aircraft. 5, record 2, English, - carry%2Don%20baggage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carry-on baggage; carry-on bag; cabin baggage; hand baggage: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 2, English, - carry%2Don%20baggage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Articles de voyage (Tourisme)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bagages de cabine
1, record 2, French, bagages%20de%20cabine
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bagages à main 2, record 2, French, bagages%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bagages peu encombrants et conformes aux dimensions admissibles que le passager garde avec lui dans l'avion. 3, record 2, French, - bagages%20de%20cabine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bagages de cabine; bagages à main : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 2, French, - bagages%20de%20cabine
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bagage de cabine
- bagage à main
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
- Artículos de viaje (Turismo)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- equipaje de mano
1, record 2, Spanish, equipaje%20de%20mano
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
equipaje de mano: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - equipaje%20de%20mano
Record 3 - internal organization data 1987-01-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tourism (General)
- Baggage Handling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lost baggage
1, record 3, English, lost%20baggage
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the most common complaints directed against airlines is the way they mishandle luggage. ... Most lost baggage turns up within 24 hours and the airline will usually deliver it to you when it arrives. 1, record 3, English, - lost%20baggage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada... luggage often has special reference to suitcases, overnight bags, and other bags carried by hand; baggage is the usual term for heavier and more bulky items such as trunks, boxes, and crates, or for items that are checked or sent separately. 2, record 3, English, - lost%20baggage
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tourisme (Généralités)
- Traitement des bagages
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bagages égarés
1, record 3, French, bagages%20%C3%A9gar%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-07-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Continuous Handling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hand luggage stand 1, record 4, English, hand%20luggage%20stand
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Manutention continue
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- porte-bagages à main
1, record 4, French, porte%2Dbagages%20%C3%A0%20main
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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