CTC Travel Industry & Destination Expertise 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A client asks for the best month to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto. What do you advise?
- Late March to early April (Correct answer)
- January
- July
- November
Correct answer: Late March to early April
Cherry blossoms typically peak in Kyoto from late March through early April.
Question 2: What does the airline code-share arrangement primarily allow?
- One carrier to sell seats on another carrier's flight (Correct answer)
- Free upgrades between alliances
- Shared baggage fees
- Combined frequent flyer accounts
Correct answer: One carrier to sell seats on another carrier's flight
A code-share lets an airline market and sell seats on a flight operated by a partner carrier.
Question 3: A traveler wants to cruise to see glaciers and whales in summer. Which itinerary fits best?
- Alaska (Correct answer)
- Caribbean
- Mediterranean
- Baltic
Correct answer: Alaska
Alaska cruises in summer offer glaciers, fjords, and whale watching.
Question 4: In GDS terms, what is a 'fare basis code'?
- An alphanumeric code defining the rules and price of a fare (Correct answer)
- The airport terminal number
- A seat assignment
- A loyalty tier
Correct answer: An alphanumeric code defining the rules and price of a fare
The fare basis code identifies a fare's price level and its restrictions.
Question 5: Which European city is best positioned as a base for visiting the fjords of Norway?
- Bergen (Correct answer)
- Oslo
- Stockholm
- Copenhagen
Correct answer: Bergen
Bergen is the gateway to Norway's western fjords like Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord.
Question 6: What is 'overbooking' in the airline industry?
- Selling more seats than physically available to offset no-shows (Correct answer)
- Booking two trips at once
- Charging double fares
- Reserving all first-class seats
Correct answer: Selling more seats than physically available to offset no-shows
Airlines overbook to compensate for expected no-shows, occasionally causing denied boarding.
Question 7: A family wants a warm-weather beach destination in the US reachable without a passport in winter. What fits?
- Hawaii (Correct answer)
- Cancun
- Bahamas
- Costa Rica
Correct answer: Hawaii
Hawaii is a US state, so domestic travelers need no passport and enjoy warm winter weather.
CTC Travel Industry & Destination Expertise 3
A client asks for the best month to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto.
What do you advise?