Tap Test- Chapter 4 Air Travel
Airline Deregulation Act - Answer-ended the government's economic control of US Airlines, enacted in
1978 airlines were then given the power to determine their own routes, fares, and commissions.
Airlines Reporting Corporation ARC - Answer-organization owned by major US airlines that regulates the
distribution of airline tickets. Accredits agencies to sell tickets, etc.
Air Transport Association ATA - Answer-the trade association formed by major US airlines that
represents them before governmental bodies and promotes the safety and efficiency of airlines
APEX fare - Answer-The most frequently used discount fare for international travel
arrival tax - Answer-A tax imposed on passengers entering a country
boarding pass - Answer-A document that allows a passenger on a flight
buffer zone - Answer-The 225 miles zone extending from the US Border into Canada and Mexico within
which the US ticket tax is assessed
bulkhead - Answer-a moveable partition that divides an airplane into compartments
, bumped - Answer-Denied a seat on a flight even though one has a confirmed seat because the airline
oversold the flight
business class - Answer-(AKA executive class) A class of service ranging between first class and coach in
amenities.
Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) - Answer-A compilation of regulatory requirements and rule
governing civil aviation in Canada.
charter - Answer-specially scheduled flights reserved by a private group or tour operators
circle trip - Answer-A journey that returns to the city where it began but that follows a different route on
the return trip. It is like a round-trip but involves two or more stopovers.
civil aviation - Answer-All cargo or passenger air travel done for hire, including scheduled service and
charters
classes of service - Answer-Compartments that distinguish levels of service
coach - Answer-AKA economy class- a class of service in the least expensive and most frequented
compartment on an aircraft or Amtrak
code-sharing agreements - Answer-Agreements that allow an airline to use the same two-letter code as
a larger, better-known airline
commuter airlines - Answer-A small carrier that services one region (such as the Midwest or New
England)
configuration - Answer-the layout of seats in an aircraft
Airline Deregulation Act - Answer-ended the government's economic control of US Airlines, enacted in
1978 airlines were then given the power to determine their own routes, fares, and commissions.
Airlines Reporting Corporation ARC - Answer-organization owned by major US airlines that regulates the
distribution of airline tickets. Accredits agencies to sell tickets, etc.
Air Transport Association ATA - Answer-the trade association formed by major US airlines that
represents them before governmental bodies and promotes the safety and efficiency of airlines
APEX fare - Answer-The most frequently used discount fare for international travel
arrival tax - Answer-A tax imposed on passengers entering a country
boarding pass - Answer-A document that allows a passenger on a flight
buffer zone - Answer-The 225 miles zone extending from the US Border into Canada and Mexico within
which the US ticket tax is assessed
bulkhead - Answer-a moveable partition that divides an airplane into compartments
, bumped - Answer-Denied a seat on a flight even though one has a confirmed seat because the airline
oversold the flight
business class - Answer-(AKA executive class) A class of service ranging between first class and coach in
amenities.
Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) - Answer-A compilation of regulatory requirements and rule
governing civil aviation in Canada.
charter - Answer-specially scheduled flights reserved by a private group or tour operators
circle trip - Answer-A journey that returns to the city where it began but that follows a different route on
the return trip. It is like a round-trip but involves two or more stopovers.
civil aviation - Answer-All cargo or passenger air travel done for hire, including scheduled service and
charters
classes of service - Answer-Compartments that distinguish levels of service
coach - Answer-AKA economy class- a class of service in the least expensive and most frequented
compartment on an aircraft or Amtrak
code-sharing agreements - Answer-Agreements that allow an airline to use the same two-letter code as
a larger, better-known airline
commuter airlines - Answer-A small carrier that services one region (such as the Midwest or New
England)
configuration - Answer-the layout of seats in an aircraft
