10 Questions
Advance Purchase Excursion (APEX) tickets are usually the most expensive option for passengers.
False
The airport code is unique to each specific airport and usually consists of two letters.
False
Back-to-back ticketing involves combining two return trips with similar start and destination points.
False
Economy ticket holders typically have a higher baggage allowance compared to business and first class passengers.
False
Base fare/rate includes taxes and surcharges in the total price.
False
Blackout periods are specific times when special rates are available due to low demand for flights.
False
A boarding pass indicates the passenger's seat number and boarding pattern.
True
Budget airlines usually operate long-haul flights from major airports.
False
Cancellation charges are generally low for budget airlines.
False
The stub of the boarding pass should be disposed of after passing through the boarding gate.
False
Study Notes
Air Travel Terminology
- Bumped: when the number of seats on a flight has been oversold, resulting in passengers being put on the next available flight or, occasionally, upgraded to a higher class.
- Cancellation charges: penalties incurred when canceling flights, often included in fare clauses, making travel insurance advisable for changing plans.
- Capacity-controlled fares: cheaper prices allocated to a limited number of seats on a flight, with the percentage changing based on sales speed.
- Carrier: the organization responsible for transporting passengers or goods, typically an airline.
- Carry-on: hand-baggage or luggage not checked-in, subject to restrictions under Baggage allowance.
- Charter: an aircraft used by a specific group, such as a holiday company or individual party.
- Check-in: the time before departure when luggage is checked-in and boarding cards are issued, typically 2 hours for long-haul and 1 hour for short-haul flights.
- City pair: the chosen cities for departure and arrival.
- Commission: the percentage of a ticket price paid by airlines to their agents.
- Companion fare: a promotional offer allowing a second ticket to be purchased at a lower rate, usually dependent on two passengers traveling together.
- Contract of carriage: the contract between the passenger and airline, outlining terms and conditions, received with the ticket.
- Confirmation: oral or written communication confirming a passenger's flight reservation.
- Construction tickets: two single tickets purchased to make up a return flight, also known as SITI, SOTO, and Split ticketing.
- Connecting flights: a journey requiring a plane change to reach the final destination.
- Connecting point: the airport where passengers change planes.
- Consolidators: third-party companies that purchase blocks of seats from airlines and sell them to passengers at discounted prices, often with restrictions.
- Corporate rate: a discounted rate negotiated by companies and organizations with airlines, often based on the company's country of origin.
- Coupon: a part of the ticket handed over at check-in, containing the contract of carriage.
Test your knowledge on common airline terms such as 'bumped', 'cancellation charges', and 'capacity-controlled fares'. Learn about the meanings of these terms and how they can impact your travel experience.
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