Airline Codeshare Agreements Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Hub-and-spoke services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were codeshare flights initially considered highly confusing to passengers?

    <p>The flight numbers did not match the actual planes at the gate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major challenge that airlines faced over the past 30 years according to the text?

    <p>Streamlining the overall travel process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a codeshare agreement between airlines?

    <p>To allow airlines to offer connecting flights without operating the entire route themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefits do airlines gain from codeshare agreements?

    <p>Guaranteed revenue without marketing costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a codeshare agreement, what is the role of the operating carrier?

    <p>Providing flight logistics and operational services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do codeshare agreements benefit consumers?

    <p>By allowing seamless travel on multiple airlines with a single ticket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the airline that sells codeshare tickets to customers?

    <p>Marketing carrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key outcome of a codeshare agreement for the marketing airline?

    <p>Win in terms of revenue and marketing without additional operational expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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