CTA FIT & Group Itinerary Building 2

Question 1

A FIT client wants to visit three cities in Italy over 10 days with no pre-booked tours. Which itinerary structure best supports maximum flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Use open-jaw flights and hotel-only bookings with free cancellation policies

Answer

Open-jaw flights allow arrival and departure from different cities, while flexible hotel bookings let FIT travelers adjust plans spontaneously.

Question 2

When building a group itinerary, what is the standard minimum number of passengers typically required to qualify for group airfare rates?

Accepted Answer

10 passengers

Answer

Most airlines define a group as 10 or more passengers traveling together on the same flights.

Question 3

A travel agent is building a 7-day FIT itinerary and needs to account for 'transfer time' between cities. What does transfer time primarily refer to?

Accepted Answer

Travel time between destinations including airport procedures

Answer

Transfer time encompasses all travel between destinations, including airport check-in, security, transit, and ground transportation.

Question 4

Which document serves as the master reference for a group tour, listing all confirmed bookings, supplier contacts, and day-by-day activities?

Accepted Answer

The tour dossier

Answer

A tour dossier is the comprehensive operational document containing all logistics, contacts, and schedules for a group tour.

Question 5

When constructing a FIT itinerary for a client celebrating their anniversary, a travel agent should primarily focus on which element?

Accepted Answer

Tailoring experiences to the client's personal interests and preferences

Answer

FIT itineraries are defined by personalization, so understanding the client's specific desires is more important than generic 'best of' selections.

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