Quiz2.W4 Flashcards
- Too much baggage can be a millstone
- _________for __________ can ____________
on a long trip
*Never take more luggage than you can carry yourself
Overweight charges / excess luggage / mount astronomically
- Make a list of your final essentials list
- Check off items as they go into your suitcase
- Separate hard or _____ from soft, foldable items
- Separate clothes for one climate from another climate
- Separate clothes you will need immediately from those you won’t wear for a while
bulky items
Categorize small items: ____________, etc.
handkerchief, hosiery
Split each group into plastic envelops or bags, usually _______
waterproof and weightless
Tuck little things into the _______ of your suitcase
slide pockets
Plastic bags in a variety of sizes are useful for not only
__________ but also for ___________
storing small items / laundry or putting wet bathing suit
Flight passengers are required to be at the airport ticket counter to complete _________ no later than ______
necessary departure formalities / check-in times
All baggage must be weighed, including overnight bag, briefcase, ___________, etc
lady’s vanity case
The total weight should be included in the ________
free baggage allowance
________ are the limits imposed by airlines on luggage amounts that can be stored by passengers
Baggage allowances
You should check the most recent _______ on baggage allowances before you take any trip
regulations
It helps to note any ____________ if your journey involves multiple carriers and the type of flight ticket you have purchased (Baggage allowances may vary)
differences between airlines
- Each passenger can carry _______________ not exceeding _______
- Plus_________ not exceeding _______
- 1 piece of baggage with linear dimensions / 62 inches
- 1 piece of baggage with linear dimensions / 55 inches
Linear dimension?
sum of height, width, and length of baggage
One or more additional additional pieces, totaling _________ may be carried ______
no more than
45 inches / on board
___________ are not to exceed 9 x 13 x 23 (plus weight limit)
Approximate dimensions
Korean Airline ex?
- Overweight baggage within the 2 piece free baggage allowance will be charged at the rate of : 50,000 KRW if departing from Korea
- After completing check-in procedures, passengers should stand by near the counter for approximately 5 minutes until the X-ray screening of baggage has been completed
- If no issue is to be found, passengers are then free to proceed to the boarding gate
Regarding checked baggage, airlines have the __________
liability for loss, delay, or damage
Liability for loss, delay or damage to baggage is limited to?
- Domestic travel: $3,400 USD per ticketed passenger
- International travel: 1,131 SDR (Special Drawing Rights)
Under __________, airlines are held liable for loss, delay, or damage to checked baggage.
Montreal Convention
The _______is calculated based on a unit of currency called _________
compensation amount / Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)
SDRs are a type of ____________, created by the IMF, to supplement the official reserves of member countries.
international monetary reserve asset
SDRs are based on a _____________ (USD, euro, etc.)
basket of major international currencies
- The value of SDRs _________ based on exchange rates
- It is important to note that the exact value of the current limit (1,131 SDRs per passenger) may change over time due to _______ in _________ or made by the IMF
fluctuate daily / fluctuations / exchange rates / periodic adjustments
________ may not be declared on certain types of articles, such as jewelry, negotiable instruments, currency, and antiques
Excess valuation
Example of Baggage liability limitations: American Airline
- Maximum liability is not automatic: damage or loss value
must be proven - AA does not assume liability for unsuitably packed items
- AA does not assume liability for loss, damage or delay of baggage that may result from a security search conducted by any local, state, or federal agency
- Any items that may be used to pose a threat to passengers in any way cannot be _______
- Such items include, but are not limited to, all types of knives and cutting instruments, golf clubs, scissors, nail clippers, batteries, lighters, etc.
- Car keys, pills, critical medicine or other items necessary for your health or well-being should remain in carry-on luggage whenever possible.
carried on-board
The seat division of the airline is generally categorized as _____
- The prestige
- The economy
The prestige can be further divided into _____
- First class seats
- The business seats
The economy (standard seating)?
- Economy seats
- The coach seats
________ are served aloft at all meal times, both in the prestige and economy class
Complimentary meals
Snack and beverage services are _______ at all times
available aloft (ở trên cao)
_________ are free of charge to the prestige class passengers and (sometimes for sale) to economy class passengers at reasonable prices
Wines, beer and spirits
Passengers requiring special foods or diets are asked to make their ________ known at the time of booking so that arrangements can be made
requirements
Prestige classes give you spacious seating comfort and most luxurious personalized service:
+ Complimentary cocktails, __________, and a variety of other amenities
gourmet dining
- Economy offers meals including coffee, tea, and soft drinks (sometimes alcohol)
- _________ is comfortable but more compact
Coach seating
- When you book or check-in for a _________, you will be shown a diagram of the plane’s interior and asked to select a seat
- There are decided __________ to almost any location
long-distance flight / advantages and disadvantages
- The first ____ just behind the bulkhead is the _____ spot, as it has the ________
- It is usually given to a passenger with an ______
- row / coveted / largest leg space
- infant
The remaining _______ are available on a _______ basis
first-row seats / first-come
first-serve
If you have motion sickness, avoid the _____ of the aircraft and stay away from the _______
rear / window seats
The seats near the wing are supposed to be _______ in this case
stable and best
Seating near the ______, you may be among the first in the in- flight meal services
galley
Some people prefer ________ for the view and comfort. But if you are long-legged or feel caged-in, pick an _____
window seats / aisle seat
Even if the “SEAT BELT” sign is turned off in flight, it is recommended that you keep your seat belt _______, whenever you are in your seat.
fastened
- Federal Aviation Regulations require your seat back and tray table to be upright and locked during __________
- They also require any baggage carried aboard to be placed under a passenger seat
take-off and landing
- No person shall drink any alcoholic beverage aboard unless such beverage has been served to him by the air carrier operating aircraft
- ________ cannot be served to minors.
Alcoholic beverages
- Children under the age of 5, under no circumstance, can travel alone
- Children the age of 5-12 are ______ to Unaccompanied Minors (UM) service.
eligible
- Airlines offer _______
- A __________ can be requested at the time of booking or by adding a request to an existing reservation
- __________ must be ordered / requested at least 24 hours
special meals
Vegetarian meals:
- Neither meat, ______, fish of any kinds nor product with lard and gelatin are used
- Yet meals can contain egg and dairy products are allowed
- Main ingredients include grains, fruit, vegetables, and vegetable oil
poultry
Medical meals:
- For passengers with __________ due to
medical reasons, airlines offer a wide range of medical meals which are carefully prepared and produced, based on medical and ________
- Example: low fat meal, diabetic meal, low calorie meal, low sodium meal, etc.
special dietary requirements / nutritional expertise
Religious meals:
- _______ is prepared according to Halal rules (No
pork or alcohol)
- ______ is prepared for Hindus (No beef, no veal)
- Muslim meal
- Hindu meal
Children’s meals:
- Infant meal and child meal are also provided
- This is available for children aged 2-12, and includes ______ that appeal to children
- The meals planned follow _________ for children
food offerings / Recommended Dietary
Allowances
