BAvn Bachelor of Aviation Bachelor of Aviation Management 3

Question 1

What is 'slot coordination' at congested airports primarily designed to manage?

Accepted Answer

Runway access rights during peak demand periods

Answer

Slot coordination allocates runway access times to airlines at capacity-constrained airports to manage demand and reduce delays.

Question 2

Under the Montreal Convention 1999, what is the liability cap for checked baggage damage in international travel?

Accepted Answer

1,288 SDRs per passenger

Answer

The Montreal Convention sets checked baggage liability at approximately 1,288 SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) per passenger.

Question 3

In airport operations, what does 'CUTE' technology enable?

Accepted Answer

Common Use Terminal Equipment for shared check-in systems

Answer

CUTE allows multiple airlines to share check-in counters and boarding gates, reducing airport infrastructure costs.

Question 4

What financial metric measures the percentage of available seat miles actually sold on a flight?

Accepted Answer

Load Factor

Answer

Load factor is the percentage of available seating capacity that is filled with paying passengers.

Question 5

Which type of airport agreement gives an airline exclusive use of a terminal or gates?

Accepted Answer

Exclusive Use Agreement

Answer

An Exclusive Use Agreement grants one airline sole rights to specific airport facilities, preventing competitors from using them.

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