### Question
How is the term commuters defined?


### Answer
The term **commuters** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 41718* as the following:

> aircraft operations using aircraft having a certificated maximum seating capacity of 76 or less

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 41718*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart ii-economic regulation > CHAPTER 417-OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS > SUBCHAPTER I-REQUIREMENTS**

