### Question
How is the "enplanements" defined?


### Answer
The term **enplanements** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 41731* as follows -

> the number of passengers enplaning, at an eligible place, on flights operated by the subsidized essential air service carrier

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 41731*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart ii-economic regulation > CHAPTER 417-OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS > SUBCHAPTER II-SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE**

