### Question
What does equitable tender mean?


### Answer
**Equitable tender** has the following meaning in *39 U.S.C. § 5402*:

> the practice of the Postal Service of equitably distributing mail on a fair and reasonable basis between those air carriers that offer equivalent services and costs between 2 communities in accordance with the regulations of the Postal Service

#### Citation:
  - *39 U.S.C. § 5402*
  - Heading: **PART V-TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL > CHAPTER 54-TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL BY AIR**

