Mod9 Flashcards
Parking capacity at airports can be increases effectively by
Increasing long term parking fees
Altering fees so cost difference is greater between short term and long term parking
What parking requirement does passengers view as having the greatest influence on the service level of an airport
Private vehicles
Short term parking accounts for a high percentage of the occupied parking spaces at an airport true or false
False
Automated light rail systems are not suited for large airports in
Canada
Baggage claim in arrival is an especially burdensome form of delay for both airport and airline operators true or false
True
Congestion at the curb front is directly linked to airport peaking characteristics true or false
True
Ground access demand is determined by passengers who are
Originating and terminating
One of the main factors influencing capacity and Los is
Passenger characteristics
Passengers arriving by cars limousines and taxis are estimated to be how many %
90
Rapid rail transit is well accepted in most countries but not considered best solution In Canadian cities true or false
True
Speed at which passengers move through landside is not determined by
Stairs and escalators
Airport operator is responsible for almost every aspect of terminal circulation
True
Availability of public mass transportation had no influence on ground access demand true or false
False
Chief drawback of existing screening equipment is it’s limited capacity to detect metal and explosives true or false
False
Primary measure of level of service in Canada is
Congestion between curb and gate
Best means for ensuring adequate LOS in waiting areas is
Effective design
Selection of many people Moving system involves evaluation of
Operation cost
Initial capital outlay
Service characteristics
New ticketing innovations will reduce congestion at terminal ticket counters but will not reduce equipment requirements true or false
False
To deter aircraft hijacking and to ensure a safe passage for travellers regulations have been established by
ICAO
What is the average dwell time of a limousine dropping off passengers at the curb front
3 min
Which is not an influence on Los and capacity in waiting areas: flight schedules, boarding methods, waiting and circulation areas, location of security screening
Location of security screening
What is one of the simplest ways to expedite baggage handling
Off airport check in
Which does not influence LOS at passenger security screening: space for passenger lineup, ground transport between gates, equipment configurations and staffing, number of passengers arriving at the same time
Ground transport between gates
What is not an entirely satisfactory people moving system
Moving sidewalk
