Philippines Passport

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What is the primary purpose of a passport?

  • To certify the holder's identity and citizenship for travel (correct)
  • To serve as a national identity document
  • To provide diplomatic immunity
  • To prohibit non-official travel by government officials

What is the most common type of passport issued to Philippine citizens?

  • Regular passport (correct)
  • Diplomatic passport
  • Service passport
  • Official passport

What is the color of the cover of an official passport?

  • Black
  • Red (correct)
  • Maroon
  • Blue

Who is entitled to diplomatic immunity with a diplomatic passport?

<p>The bearer of the diplomatic passport (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the validity period of a regular passport issued since 2018?

<p>10 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is issued a diplomatic passport?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an official passport?

<p>For official business by government officials (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of the cover of a diplomatic passport?

<p>Dark blue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of seat called that fully converts to a bed?

<p>Sleeper seat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common characteristic of business and first-class seating?

<p>Fewer seats per row than coach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why people prefer air transport in terms of tourism?

<p>Because it provides easy access to tourism destinations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can passengers reserve a seat at the airport?

<p>At the check-in counter, at a self-service kiosk, or at the gate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are exit rows usually assigned at the airport check-in?

<p>Because able-bodied passengers are required to help open the exterior door in an emergency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many direct and indirect jobs are created by the air transport industry?

<p>17.1 million (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about some airlines and pre-assigned seats?

<p>Some airlines do not permit pre-assigned seats for deeply discounted promotional fares (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of scheduled international air traffic is represented by IATA member airlines?

<p>93% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification criterion used by the United States Department of Transportation to categorize airlines?

<p>Operating revenue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is usually true of first-class seating compared to business class?

<p>It is more luxurious (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum annual revenue required for an airline to be classified as a 'Major' in the United States?

<p>1 billion dollars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might a passenger not be able to reserve a specific seat in advance?

<p>Because they booked a deeply discounted promotional fare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following airlines may be classified as a 'Major' in the United States?

<p>Delta Air Lines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true of airport-controlled seats?

<p>They can only be booked at the airport (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of 'Regional Airlines' in the United States?

<p>Short-haul flights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are 'Regional Airlines' further subdivided in the United States?

<p>Into small, medium, and large airlines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year did Zest Airways start its operations?

<p>2008 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an airport according to the American Heritage Dictionary?

<p>A tract of land where aircraft can take off and land (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the airport that was awarded the title of world's best airport in 2009?

<p>Incheon International Airport (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many nationalities were surveyed by Skytrax for the World Airport Awards in 2009?

<p>97 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of airports that can handle international flights in the Philippines?

<p>International Airports (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum seating capacity of jet aircrafts served by a Class 1 Airport in the Philippines?

<p>100 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Community Airports in the Philippines?

<p>General aviation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many international airports are listed in the Philippines?

<p>10 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of the Bacolod airport in the Philippines?

<p>Principal Class 1 Airport (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which airport in the Philippines is classified as a Principal Class 2 Airport?

<p>Romblon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of Community Airports in the Philippines according to the list?

<p>41 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which airport in the Philippines is classified as a Principal Class 1 Airport?

<p>Cagayan de Oro (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of the Cuyo airport in the Philippines?

<p>Principal Class 2 Airport (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which airport in the Philippines is classified as a Community Airport?

<p>Lubang (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Principal Class 1 Airports are there in the Philippines according to the list?

<p>15 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which airport in the Philippines is classified as a Principal Class 2 Airport?

<p>Surigao (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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