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What is the primary purpose of a passport?
What is the most common type of passport issued to Philippine citizens?
What is the color of the cover of an official passport?
Who is entitled to diplomatic immunity with a diplomatic passport?
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How long is the validity period of a regular passport issued since 2018?
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Who is issued a diplomatic passport?
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What is the purpose of an official passport?
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What is the color of the cover of a diplomatic passport?
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What is the type of seat called that fully converts to a bed?
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What is the common characteristic of business and first-class seating?
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What is the primary reason why people prefer air transport in terms of tourism?
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When can passengers reserve a seat at the airport?
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Why are exit rows usually assigned at the airport check-in?
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How many direct and indirect jobs are created by the air transport industry?
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What is true about some airlines and pre-assigned seats?
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What percentage of scheduled international air traffic is represented by IATA member airlines?
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What is the classification criterion used by the United States Department of Transportation to categorize airlines?
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What is usually true of first-class seating compared to business class?
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What is the minimum annual revenue required for an airline to be classified as a 'Major' in the United States?
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Why might a passenger not be able to reserve a specific seat in advance?
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Which of the following airlines may be classified as a 'Major' in the United States?
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What is true of airport-controlled seats?
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What is the primary focus of 'Regional Airlines' in the United States?
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How are 'Regional Airlines' further subdivided in the United States?
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What year did Zest Airways start its operations?
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What is the main purpose of an airport according to the American Heritage Dictionary?
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What is the name of the airport that was awarded the title of world's best airport in 2009?
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How many nationalities were surveyed by Skytrax for the World Airport Awards in 2009?
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What is the classification of airports that can handle international flights in the Philippines?
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What is the minimum seating capacity of jet aircrafts served by a Class 1 Airport in the Philippines?
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What is the primary purpose of Community Airports in the Philippines?
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How many international airports are listed in the Philippines?
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What is the classification of the Bacolod airport in the Philippines?
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Which airport in the Philippines is classified as a Principal Class 2 Airport?
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What is the total number of Community Airports in the Philippines according to the list?
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Which airport in the Philippines is classified as a Principal Class 1 Airport?
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What is the classification of the Cuyo airport in the Philippines?
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Which airport in the Philippines is classified as a Community Airport?
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How many Principal Class 1 Airports are there in the Philippines according to the list?
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Which airport in the Philippines is classified as a Principal Class 2 Airport?
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Study Notes
Passport
- A passport is an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship, and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.
- It is both a travel document and a primary national identity document issued to citizens of the Philippines.
- The Department of Foreign Affairs is responsible for issuing passports.
Types of Passport
- Regular (Maroon) Passport: issued to any citizen of the Philippines applying for a Philippine passport; used for all travel by Philippine citizens and non-official travel by Philippine government officials.
- Official (Red) Passport: issued to members of the Philippine government for use on official business; does not extend the privilege of diplomatic immunity.
- Diplomatic (Blue) Passport: issued to members of the Philippine diplomatic service, members of the Cabinet, and service attachés of other government agencies assigned to Philippine diplomatic posts abroad; extends the privilege of diplomatic immunity to the bearer.
Seating Assignments
- In most cases, passengers can reserve a specific seat in advance through phone, internet, or airport check-in.
- Exit rows are usually assigned at the airport check-in, as they require able-bodied passengers to help open the exterior door in an emergency.
- Some airlines keep a substantial inventory of seats under "airport control" and do not permit pre-assigned seating for deeply discounted promotional fares.
Airlines
- The air transport industry provides easy access to tourism destinations around the world, contributing to progress and creating jobs.
- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has 230 member airlines, comprising 93% of scheduled international air traffic.
- In the United States, airlines are classified by the government in terms of operating revenue:
- Majors: generate annual revenues of $1 billion or more.
- National Airlines: have annual revenues between $100 million and $1 billion.
- Regional Airlines: have annual revenues of less than $100 million.
Airports
- An airport is a tract of land where aircraft can take off and land, equipped with hard-surfaced landing strips, a control tower, hangars, aircraft maintenance and refueling facilities, and accommodation for passengers and cargo.
- The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) classifies airports in the country:
- International Airports: capable of handling international flights.
- Principal or Domestic Airports: offer domestic flights, further classified into Class 1, Class 2, and Community Airports.
International Airports in the Philippines
- The following are international airports in the Philippines:
- NAIA
- Mactan
- Clark
- Subic
- Laoag
- Puerto Princesa
- Kalibo
- Zamboanga
- Davao
- Tambler (General Santos)
Principal Class 1 and Class 2 Airports in the Philippines
- The following are Principal Class 1 and Class 2 airports in the Philippines:
- Bacolod
- Butuan
- Cagayan de Oro
- Cotabato
- Dipolog
- Dumaguete
- Iloilo
- Legazpi
- Roxas
- San Jose
- Tacloban
- Tagbilaran
- Tuguegarao
- Antique
- Baguio
- Basco
- Busuanga
- Calbayog
- Camiguin
- Catarman
- Caticlan
- Cuyo
- Jolo
- Marinduque
- Masbate
- Ormoc
- Romblon
- Sanga-sanga
- Siargao
- Surigao
- Tandag
- Virac
Community Airports in the Philippines
- The following are Community Airports in the Philippines:
- Alabat
- Allah Valley
- Bagabag
- Baler
- Bantayan
- Biliran
- Bislig
- Borongan
- Bulan
- Calapan
- Cagayan de Sulu
- Catbalogan
- Cauayan
- Daet
- Guiuan
- Hilongos
- Iba
- Iligan
- Itbayat
- Ipil
- Jomalig
- Lingayen
- Liloy
- Lubang
- Maasin
- Malabang
- Mamburao
- Mati
- Ozamis
- Palanan
- Pinamalayan
- Plaridel
- Rosales
- San Fernando
- Sioson
- Siquijor
- Sorsogon
- Uban
- Vigan
- Wao
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Identify the types and features of passports issued by the Philippine government, including regular and special passports.
