AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Baggage Handling and Cargo 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the standard maximum size for a carry-on bag in most US airline overhead bins?
- 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm) (Correct answer)
- 24 x 16 x 10 inches
- 20 x 12 x 8 inches
- 26 x 18 x 12 inches
Correct answer: 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm)
Most US airlines allow carry-on bags up to 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm), though limits vary slightly by carrier and aircraft type.
Question 2: What is a 'rush bag' in airline baggage handling?
- A checked bag that missed its originating flight and needs priority handling to reach the passenger (Correct answer)
- A bag loaded last due to late check-in
- A bag flagged for random security inspection
- A bag delivered directly to a passenger's hotel
Correct answer: A checked bag that missed its originating flight and needs priority handling to reach the passenger
A rush bag is a delayed or mishandled bag that requires priority processing and forwarding to reunite it with the passenger as quickly as possible.
Question 3: What does 'interline baggage agreement' mean for a passenger flying two different airlines on one ticket?
- The airlines agree to check the passenger's bag through to the final destination without re-check at the connection (Correct answer)
- The passenger must re-check their bag at every connection
- The airlines share baggage fee revenue
- The passenger's bag is inspected by both airlines
Correct answer: The airlines agree to check the passenger's bag through to the final destination without re-check at the connection
An interline baggage agreement allows a passenger's checked bag to be transferred between airlines at a connection without the passenger collecting and re-checking it.
Question 4: What does AWB stand for in air cargo?
- Air Waybill — the contract of carriage and receipt issued for air freight shipments (Correct answer)
- Airfield Width Boundary
- Aircraft Weight Breakdown
- Automated Warehouse Bill
Correct answer: Air Waybill — the contract of carriage and receipt issued for air freight shipments
An Air Waybill (AWB) is the legal contract between the shipper and the airline documenting the terms of carriage, origin, destination, and contents of a freight shipment.
Question 5: What is the proper handling requirement for live animals transported in the cargo hold?
- They must be in IATA-compliant containers, provided water, and handled gently in temperature-controlled areas (Correct answer)
- They must be sedated for the flight
- They must be transported in the passenger cabin only
- They require no special handling beyond fragile tags
Correct answer: They must be in IATA-compliant containers, provided water, and handled gently in temperature-controlled areas
Live animals must be shipped in IATA-certified containers with adequate ventilation and water, handled carefully in temperature-controlled cargo areas per IATA Live Animals Regulations.
Question 6: What is a 'limited release tag' on checked baggage?
- A tag indicating the airline accepts no liability for damage to an improperly packed or inherently fragile item (Correct answer)
- A tag used to restrict a bag to a specific flight
- A tag attached to baggage held for customs inspection
- A security tag placed on flagged checked bags
Correct answer: A tag indicating the airline accepts no liability for damage to an improperly packed or inherently fragile item
A limited release tag protects the airline from liability by documenting that the passenger acknowledges their item may be damaged due to improper packing or its inherent fragility.
AIRPORT EMPLOYEE Baggage Handling and Cargo 2
What is the standard maximum size for a carry-on bag in most US airline overhead bins?