What is duty-free?
In this glossary, duty-free refers to: Tax-exempt goods available for purchase on board, relevant for passenger services during flight.
How is duty-free used in aviation?
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower, Speedbird 123, duty-free shop open for passengers during cruise."
Why does duty-free matter in aviation?
duty-free matters because it supports clear communication in Cabin contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Who uses duty-free?
duty-free is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
What category does duty-free belong to?
In this glossary, duty-free is grouped under Cabin. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
Where does this definition come from?
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.