Question 1

What major factor is the main determinant in air cargo pricing?

Accepted Answer

A)  discounts from full price levels as is done with motor carriers 
B)  Weight 
C)  empty space on the aircraft 
D)  direction of travel of the shipment 
A)  discounts from full price levels as is done with motor carriers 
B)  Weight 
C)  empty space on the aircraft 
D)  direction of travel of the shipment

Question 2

Explain the cost structure of the air carriers.

Accepted Answer

The cost structure consists of a high pr

Question 3

Discuss the current issues facing the airline industry.

Accepted Answer

Safety is a primary goal of aviation. Wh

Question 4

Which is the best reason for the relatively low proportion of fixed costs in the cost structure of the air carriers?

Accepted Answer

A)  private investment in the airways and airports 
B)  the small number of aircraft that are actually owned by the airlines versus those that are leased for varying periods of time 
C)  public investment in the airway and airport 
D)  the proportion of energy and labor costs in the cost structure 
A)  private investment in the airways and airports 
B)  the small number of aircraft that are actually owned by the airlines versus those that are leased for varying periods of time 
C)  public investment in the airway and airport 
D)  the proportion of energy and labor costs in the cost structure

Question 5

Which government agency specifies acceptable flight operations and the hours of service for pilot?

Accepted Answer

A)  FAA 
B)  STB 
C)  DOT 
D)  FMCSA 
A)  FAA 
B)  STB 
C)  DOT 
D)  FMCSA

Question 6

Explain the early development of air transportation in the United States.

Accepted Answer

U.S. aviation began with the flight of t

Question 7

If aviation fuel is at $2.60 a gallon and a plane uses 3,411 gallons per hour, what is the price of fuel consumed per hour?

Accepted Answer

A)  $2,000 
B)  $6,822 
C)  $7,163 
D)  $8,869 
A)  $2,000 
B)  $6,822 
C)  $7,163 
D)  $8,869

Question 8

Air carries face _____ competition from other air carriers for either freight or passengers.

Accepted Answer

A)  almost no 
B)  a limited amount 
C)  Some 
D)  very intense 
A)  almost no 
B)  a limited amount 
C)  Some 
D)  very intense

Question 9

What are the revenue classifications of the U.S. based for-hire air carriers? Define, describe and discuss with examples.

Accepted Answer

Air carriers categorized according to an

Question 10

Which air carrier had the highest revenue passenger miles in 2016?

Accepted Answer

A)  American 
B)  United 
C)  Southwest 
D)  Alaska 
A)  American 
B)  United 
C)  Southwest 
D)  Alaska

Question 11

What is the primary method of service competition between air carriers?

Accepted Answer

A)  frequency and timing 
B)  in flight cabin service and added amenities. 
C)  serving new cities to force more competition 
D)  Advertising 
A)  frequency and timing 
B)  in flight cabin service and added amenities. 
C)  serving new cities to force more competition 
D)  Advertising

Question 12

Mountain Airlines has annual operating revenues of less than $75 million with hubs in Denver and Salt Lake City. This airline would be classified in which air carrier category?

Accepted Answer

A)  major carrier 
B)  national carrier 
C)  local hub carrier 
D)  regional carrier 
A)  major carrier 
B)  national carrier 
C)  local hub carrier 
D)  regional carrier

Question 13

Define and discuss the length of haul and capacity of air carriers. How does this relate to intermodal competition?

Accepted Answer

Air carriers are long haul transporters.

Question 14

Why do business people pay more for airline travel?

Accepted Answer

A)  The expense of the travel is paid for by their company and the business traveler demands more services than the leisure traveler. 
B)  They usually arrive and depart during low-demand periods. 
C)  They have to keep more rigid schedules. 
D)  Their travel expense is tax deductible and they can afford higher fares to offset the lower fares charges to leisure travelers. 
A)  The expense of the travel is paid for by their company and the business traveler demands more services than the leisure traveler. 
B)  They usually arrive and depart during low-demand periods. 
C)  They have to keep more rigid schedules. 
D)  Their travel expense is tax deductible and they can afford higher fares to offset the lower fares charges to leisure travelers.

Question 15

There are two ratios which are used to measure airline performance. One measures efficiency while the other measures equipment utilization. Define both, describe how they are computed and what factors they measure.

Accepted Answer

An important measure of operating effici

Question 16

What is the major advantage of air freight? How does this relate to logistics principals discussed earlier?

Accepted Answer

The major advantage of air freight is sp

Question 17

What is the percentage of revenue generated by the top 10 air carriers?

Accepted Answer

A)  75 percent 
B)  86 percent 
C)  91 percent 
D)  96 percent 
A)  75 percent 
B)  86 percent 
C)  91 percent 
D)  96 percent

Question 18

The airlines utilize technology to offer faster and more efficient service for their customers. One application of technology, developed by the airlines, is a paperless system called the Fast Flow Program. What is the Fast Flow Program designed to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  speed aircraft takeoff and departures from congested airports 
B)  speed the processing of international passengers into the United States 
C)  speed the processing of air freight cargo through customs processing 
D)  speed the handling of passenger baggage 
A)  speed aircraft takeoff and departures from congested airports 
B)  speed the processing of international passengers into the United States 
C)  speed the processing of air freight cargo through customs processing 
D)  speed the handling of passenger baggage

Question 19

Give an example of emergency value.

Accepted Answer

A part worth $20 tha

Question 20

What is airline pricing characterized by?

Accepted Answer

Discounts

What major factor is the main determinant in air cargo pricing?

Explain the cost structure of the air carriers.

Discuss the current issues facing the airline industry.

Which is the best reason for the relatively low proportion of fixed costs in the cost structure of the air carriers?

Which government agency specifies acceptable flight operations and the hours of service for pilot?

Explain the early development of air transportation in the United States.

If aviation fuel is at $2.60 a gallon and a plane uses 3,411 gallons per hour, what is the price of fuel consumed per hour?

Air carries face _____ competition from other air carriers for either freight or passengers.

What are the revenue classifications of the U.S. based for-hire air carriers? Define, describe and discuss with examples.

Which air carrier had the highest revenue passenger miles in 2016?

What is the primary method of service competition between air carriers?

Mountain Airlines has annual operating revenues of less than $75 million with hubs in Denver and Salt Lake City. This airline would be classified in which air carrier category?

Define and discuss the length of haul and capacity of air carriers. How does this relate to intermodal competition?

Why do business people pay more for airline travel?

There are two ratios which are used to measure airline performance. One measures efficiency while the other measures equipment utilization. Define both, describe how they are computed and what factors they measure.

What is the major advantage of air freight? How does this relate to logistics principals discussed earlier?

What is the percentage of revenue generated by the top 10 air carriers?

The airlines utilize technology to offer faster and more efficient service for their customers. One application of technology, developed by the airlines, is a paperless system called the Fast Flow Program. What is the Fast Flow Program designed to do?

Give an example of emergency value.

What is airline pricing characterized by?

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Exam 7: Airlines

What major factor is the main determinant in air cargo pricing?

Explain the cost structure of the air carriers.

Discuss the current issues facing the airline industry.

Which is the best reason for the relatively low proportion of fixed costs in the cost structure of the air carriers?

Which government agency specifies acceptable flight operations and the hours of service for pilot?

Explain the early development of air transportation in the United States.

If aviation fuel is at $2.60 a gallon and a plane uses 3,411 gallons per hour, what is the price of fuel consumed per hour?

Air carries face _____ competition from other air carriers for either freight or passengers.

What are the revenue classifications of the U.S. based for-hire air carriers? Define, describe and discuss with examples.

Which air carrier had the highest revenue passenger miles in 2016?

What is the primary method of service competition between air carriers?

Mountain Airlines has annual operating revenues of less than $75 million with hubs in Denver and Salt Lake City. This airline would be classified in which air carrier category?

Define and discuss the length of haul and capacity of air carriers. How does this relate to intermodal competition?

Why do business people pay more for airline travel?

There are two ratios which are used to measure airline performance. One measures efficiency while the other measures equipment utilization. Define both, describe how they are computed and what factors they measure.

What is the major advantage of air freight? How does this relate to logistics principals discussed earlier?

What is the percentage of revenue generated by the top 10 air carriers?

The airlines utilize technology to offer faster and more efficient service for their customers. One application of technology, developed by the airlines, is a paperless system called the Fast Flow Program. What is the Fast Flow Program designed to do?

Give an example of emergency value.

What is airline pricing characterized by?

Global Supply Chains the Role and Importance of Transportation

Transportation and the Economy

Transportation Technology and Systems

Costing and Pricing for Transportation

Motor Carriers

Railroads

Water Carriers and Pipelines

Third Party Logistics

Transportation Risk Management

Global Transportation Management

Governmental Roles in Transportation

Issues and Challenges for Global Supply Chains

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