CTA Airline Fare Classes & Alliances 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which fare class bucket is typically used for 'W' class on many full-service carriers?
- First class upgrade inventory
- Premium economy (Correct answer)
- Basic economy
- Unaccompanied minor
Correct answer: Premium economy
W class is commonly designated as a premium economy fare class on airlines that offer that cabin.
Question 2: A client booked an S fare and wants to change their flight date. In most cases, what should the agent expect?
- Free changes are always permitted
- A change fee will likely apply and fare difference may be charged (Correct answer)
- The ticket is fully refundable with no penalty
- Changes are never allowed under any circumstance
Correct answer: A change fee will likely apply and fare difference may be charged
S class is typically a restricted, discounted economy fare that incurs change fees and any applicable fare difference.
Question 3: Star Alliance was founded in 1997 with five founding members. Which airline was NOT among the original five?
- United Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Air Canada
- British Airways (Correct answer)
Correct answer: British Airways
The five founding Star Alliance members were United, Lufthansa, Air Canada, SAS, and Thai Airways — British Airways is a oneworld member.
Question 4: In airline fare construction, what does the term 'open jaw' refer to?
- A round-trip where the departure and return cities are different (Correct answer)
- A one-way ticket with no return
- A fare that allows unlimited stopovers
- A ticket priced at the full published tariff
Correct answer: A round-trip where the departure and return cities are different
An open jaw is a round trip where either the destination or the origin of the return leg differs from the outbound leg.
Question 5: Which Oneworld airline provides the alliance's primary coverage in Latin America?
- Copa Airlines
- Avianca
- LATAM Airlines (Correct answer)
- Aeromexico
Correct answer: LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines is the principal Oneworld carrier covering South America and much of Latin America.
Question 6: A 'Y' class ticket is generally considered what type of fare?
- Lowest available economy discount
- Full-fare economy (unrestricted) (Correct answer)
- Business class full fare
- First class saver award
Correct answer: Full-fare economy (unrestricted)
Y class represents the full, unrestricted economy fare with maximum flexibility for changes and refunds.
Question 7: What is the primary advantage for a passenger when booking on alliance partner airlines within the same alliance?
- Automatic seat upgrades on all flights
- Earning and redeeming frequent flyer miles across member carriers (Correct answer)
- Guaranteed lounge access regardless of ticket class
- Fixed pricing across all routes
Correct answer: Earning and redeeming frequent flyer miles across member carriers
Alliance membership allows passengers to earn miles on one carrier and redeem them on partner carriers within the same alliance.
CTA Airline Fare Classes & Alliances 2
Which fare class bucket is typically used for 'W' class on many full-service carriers?