Domestic Fares/Ticketing

Question 0

IATA

Answer 0

International Air Transport Association

Question 1

VFR

Answer 1

visiting Friends and Relatives

Question 2

ICAO

Answer 2

International Civil Aviation Organization

Question 3

JAA

Answer 3

Joint Aviation Authorities

Question 4

FAA

Answer 4

Federal Aviation Administration

Question 5

CTA

Answer 5

Canadian Transportation Agency

Question 6

BSP

Answer 6

Bank Settlement Plan

Question 7

GDS

Answer 7

Global Distribution System

Question 8

ACTA

Answer 8

Association of Canadian Travel Agents/Agencies

Question 9

CITC

Answer 9

Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors

Question 10

ARNK

Answer 10

Arrival not known

Question 11

Name the three GDS commonly used in the airline and travel industry

Answer 11

Sabre, Appollo, Amadeus

Question 12

Explain why the airline passengers should be aware of the Chicago/Montreal convention.

Answer 12

It determines the liability of an airline in case of an accident.

Question 13

List the three bodies that IATA serves.

Answer 13

Airlines, government, public.

Question 14

What is the role of IATA.

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

Briefly discuss the conditions of contract of IATA.

Answer 15

General conditions of carriage outline the specific contractual provision regarding liability between the airlines and the passengers.

Question 16

List 5 functions of a travel counsellor.

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

Name the organization that ensures consumers have professional and meaningful counselling by travel agents.

Answer 17

ACTA - association of Canadian travel agents.

Question 18

Explain the difference between scheduled and non-scheduled carriers.

Answer 18

Non-scheduled do not adhere to a time schedule. Usually vacation travel.
Scheduled provide service in accordance to a regular time schedule.

Question 19

What is the difference between a segment and a leg?

Answer 19

A segment is longer than a leg.

Question 20

Points of origin and destination are first and final cities of a…

Answer 20

Ticketed journey