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What was one of the motivating factors for airlines to adopt codeshare flights?
What was one of the motivating factors for airlines to adopt codeshare flights?
- To confuse travelers
- To decrease fuel costs
- To reduce travel time for passengers (correct)
- To increase the number of flights
Where did Qantas and American Airlines first introduce and popularize the concept of codeshare flights?
Where did Qantas and American Airlines first introduce and popularize the concept of codeshare flights?
- Between Australian cities only
- Between U.S. domestic cities only
- Between Australian and U.S. domestic cities (correct)
- Between European cities
How do codeshare flights typically appear to passengers at the gate?
How do codeshare flights typically appear to passengers at the gate?
- With the same plane as indicated on the flight number
- With a plane from a different alliance
- With a private jet
- With a completely different airline's plane (correct)
What term was used to describe the style of services offered by Qantas and American Airlines under their codeshare agreement?
What term was used to describe the style of services offered by Qantas and American Airlines under their codeshare agreement?
Why were codeshare flights initially considered highly confusing to passengers?
Why were codeshare flights initially considered highly confusing to passengers?
What was the major challenge that airlines faced over the past 30 years according to the text?
What was the major challenge that airlines faced over the past 30 years according to the text?
What is the purpose of a codeshare agreement between airlines?
What is the purpose of a codeshare agreement between airlines?
What benefits do airlines gain from codeshare agreements?
What benefits do airlines gain from codeshare agreements?
In a codeshare agreement, what is the role of the operating carrier?
In a codeshare agreement, what is the role of the operating carrier?
How do codeshare agreements benefit consumers?
How do codeshare agreements benefit consumers?
Which term describes the airline that sells codeshare tickets to customers?
Which term describes the airline that sells codeshare tickets to customers?
What is the key outcome of a codeshare agreement for the marketing airline?
What is the key outcome of a codeshare agreement for the marketing airline?
