### Question
How does TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL define base fare?


### Answer
Under *39 U.S.C. § 5402*, **base fare** is defined as:

> the fare paid to the carrier issuing the passenger ticket or carrying nonmail freight which may entail service being provided by more than 1 carrier

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

