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OA - Other Airline
Term used to refer to an airline other than United. See OFFLINE.
 
Offline
Term used referring to other airlines.
 
Offload
Removing the cargo from the aircraft.
 
On-Demand Truck
A shuttle truck operating only if freight has been booked for it.
 
On Hand - (OH)
Cargo is confirmed at a particular airport and available for the customer to pick-up.
 
One-Shot Truck
A shuttle truck arranged by a station on a one-time only basis.
 
Online
A routing from origin to destination on United only.
 
Origin
The point at which a shipment begins.
 
Over-Pivot Weight
The weight in excess of the pivot weight. See Pivot Weight.
 
Over-the-Road Truck
Pick-up and delivery service performed beyond the usual radius of regular Air Cargo, Inc. pick-up and delivery service. These shipments are normally by use of a bill of lading or PRO.
 

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