Domestic Fares/Ticketing Flashcards
IATA
International Air Transport Association
VFR
visiting Friends and Relatives
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization
JAA
Joint Aviation Authorities
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
CTA
Canadian Transportation Agency
BSP
Bank Settlement Plan
GDS
Global Distribution System
ACTA
Association of Canadian Travel Agents/Agencies
CITC
Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors
ARNK
Arrival not known
Name the three GDS commonly used in the airline and travel industry
Sabre, Appollo, Amadeus
Explain why the airline passengers should be aware of the Chicago/Montreal convention.
It determines the liability of an airline in case of an accident.
List the three bodies that IATA serves.
Airlines, government, public.
What is the role of IATA.
Promote safe, regular and economical air transport, foster air commerce and study the problems that come with it. Provide means of collaboration among enterprises directly or indirectly involved in international air transport service. Cooperate with the ICAO and other international organizations.
Briefly discuss the conditions of contract of IATA.
General conditions of carriage outline the specific contractual provision regarding liability between the airlines and the passengers.
List 5 functions of a travel counsellor.
Sales representative for suppliers of travel products. Give advice on destinations. Arrange transportation, hotels, rentals, etc. Advise on weather. Provide information on customs and immigration.
Name the organization that ensures consumers have professional and meaningful counselling by travel agents.
ACTA - association of Canadian travel agents.
Explain the difference between scheduled and non-scheduled carriers.
Non-scheduled do not adhere to a time schedule. Usually vacation travel.
Scheduled provide service in accordance to a regular time schedule.
What is the difference between a segment and a leg?
A segment is longer than a leg.
Points of origin and destination are first and final cities of a…
Ticketed journey
