Travel Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which U.S. federal agency oversees the safety of commercial aviation and issues pilot certifications?
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (Correct answer)
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Correct answer: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The FAA regulates all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S., including aircraft airworthiness and pilot licensing.
Question 2: Under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), airlines are required to allow passengers with disabilities to travel with which of the following without charging an extra fee?
- A portable oxygen concentrator approved for aircraft use (Correct answer)
- A full-size motorized wheelchair stored in the cabin
- An emotional support animal of any species
- A personal care attendant seated in a separate cabin class
Correct answer: A portable oxygen concentrator approved for aircraft use
The ACAA and DOT rules permit FAA-approved portable oxygen concentrators on flights at no extra cost to the passenger.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)?
- To pre-screen Visa Waiver Program travelers before they board flights to the U.S. (Correct answer)
- To replace a U.S. visa for all international visitors
- To register U.S. citizens traveling abroad with the State Department
- To track cargo manifests on international flights
Correct answer: To pre-screen Visa Waiver Program travelers before they board flights to the U.S.
ESTA determines eligibility of travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries to travel to the U.S. without a visa.
Question 4: Which regulation requires U.S. cruise lines to file a manifest of all passengers and crew with Customs and Border Protection before departure?
- The Passenger Vessel Safety Act
- The Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) rule (Correct answer)
- The Maritime Transportation Security Act
- The Jones Act
Correct answer: The Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) rule
APIS regulations require cruise and air carriers to submit passenger and crew data to CBP before arrival or departure.
Question 5: A hotel that advertises a room rate must include which of the following under FTC guidelines on drip pricing?
- All mandatory fees in the total advertised price (Correct answer)
- Only the base nightly rate
- Taxes but not resort fees
- The rate before any loyalty discounts
Correct answer: All mandatory fees in the total advertised price
The FTC requires that unavoidable fees be included in the total price shown to consumers to prevent deceptive advertising.
Question 6: Under U.S. DOT rules, if an airline loses a passenger's checked bag on a domestic flight, the maximum liability limit is approximately:
- $3,800 per passenger (Correct answer)
- $1,000 per bag
- $500 per passenger
- Unlimited, based on declared value
Correct answer: $3,800 per passenger
DOT regulations cap airline liability for lost or damaged domestic baggage at approximately $3,800 per passenger.
Question 7: The Global Entry program, administered by CBP, primarily benefits travelers by:
- Providing expedited U.S. customs clearance upon arrival from international trips (Correct answer)
- Allowing travelers to skip airport security screening entirely
- Granting permanent residency to frequent travelers
- Waiving visa requirements for travel to over 40 countries
Correct answer: Providing expedited U.S. customs clearance upon arrival from international trips
Global Entry members use automated kiosks to clear customs quickly after international arrivals, bypassing standard lines.
Travel Regulatory Frameworks & Compliance 2
Which U.S. federal agency oversees the safety of commercial aviation and issues pilot certifications?