Tourism (5): History of Commercial Flight

Question 1

What model of plane came out in 1920s? What problems did it have?

Answer 1

Lawson C-2 (first multi-engine plane).
Flying low made it cold, noisy, expensive, turbulent

Question 2

When was the first international flight? From where and by who?

Answer 2

Qantas and Imperial - Brisbane to Singapore, then UK.

Question 3

Which plane was an improved model in the US? Which companies used it?

Answer 3

Douglas DC-3 - was used by Delta, TWA, American, and United

Question 4

What was adopted in planes post WWII (late 40s)?

Answer 4

Boeing 307 - had pressurized cabin which flew 20,000 feet up.

Question 5

When was the Golden Age of air travel? What happened?

Answer 5

50s-60s.
- Used computerized reservation
- Concorde plane could fly transatlantic but expensive

Question 6

How did plane tickets become more affordable? Which company adopted it?

Answer 6

1. Cheaper ticket = less inflight services.
   Laker Airways (UK) did this.
2. New technology reduced fuel consumption and engine wear

Question 7

In the 80s and 90s, cheaper tickets were normal. Which companies had exceptionally cheap tickets?

Answer 7

Ryanair and EasyJet (20 pounds).