Travel Transportation & Logistics 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a 'code-share' flight mean?
- Two airlines sell seats on the same physical flight (Correct answer)
- A flight operated by two pilots from different airlines
- A discounted fare shared between passengers
- A flight with two layovers at hub airports
Correct answer: Two airlines sell seats on the same physical flight
Code-sharing allows multiple airlines to market and sell seats on a single flight operated by one carrier.
Question 2: Which US agency regulates aviation safety and certifies aircraft?
- TSA
- FAA (Correct answer)
- DOT
- NTSB
Correct answer: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for aviation safety regulation and aircraft certification in the US.
Question 3: What is 'deadhead' travel in airline terminology?
- Crew members traveling as passengers to reach their next assignment (Correct answer)
- A flight that departs without any checked luggage
- An overnight red-eye flight with no meals served
- A canceled flight rebooked on a partner airline
Correct answer: Crew members traveling as passengers to reach their next assignment
Deadheading refers to airline crew members flying as passengers, not working, to position themselves for their next duty.
Question 4: On a US highway, what does a blue sign alongside the road typically indicate?
- Upcoming toll booth
- Services such as gas, food, and lodging at the next exit (Correct answer)
- State border crossing ahead
- Road construction zone
Correct answer: Services such as gas, food, and lodging at the next exit
Blue highway signs in the US indicate traveler services like fuel, food, lodging, and camping available at upcoming exits.
Question 5: What is 'intermodal' transportation?
- Travel using only one mode of transport from origin to destination
- Moving cargo or passengers using two or more types of transport seamlessly (Correct answer)
- A shuttle service between airports and train stations
- A pricing model that combines rail and bus fares
Correct answer: Moving cargo or passengers using two or more types of transport seamlessly
Intermodal transportation combines multiple modes — such as ship, rail, and truck — to move goods or passengers from origin to destination.
Question 6: What does 'IATA' stand for in the travel industry?
- International Air Transport Association (Correct answer)
- Independent Airline Travel Authority
- Integrated Airline Ticketing Administration
- International Aviation Transit Agency
Correct answer: International Air Transport Association
IATA (International Air Transport Association) is the trade association for the world's airlines, setting standards for ticketing, safety, and operations.
Question 7: When renting a car in the US, what does CDW coverage protect against?
- Personal injuries to the driver
- Damage to the rental vehicle itself (Correct answer)
- Theft of personal belongings from the car
- Third-party property damage
Correct answer: Damage to the rental vehicle itself
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) limits or eliminates your financial responsibility for damage to the rental vehicle.
Travel Transportation & Logistics 4
What does a 'code-share' flight mean?