Questions 30-40
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
The answer is optional. The script states: 'The last three are sometimes optional (especially for low-cost airlines) where you pay for them on top of the ticket price if you want them included.' This tells us that food, seat selection, and baggage are optional on low-cost airlines, meaning passengers must pay extra if they want these services.
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The last three are sometimes optional (especially for low-cost airlines) where you pay for them on top of the ticket price if you want them included.
The answer is quality. The script says: 'travel class indicates the quality of class (First, Business, Premium Economy or Economy).' Here, it explains that the term 'travel class' refers to the quality, such as First or Economy, that a passenger can expect.
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travel class indicates the quality of class (First, Business, Premium Economy or Economy)
The answer is type. The script states: 'a booking class refers to the type of ticket.' This directly and clearly identifies the correct answer for this item.
Associated Text:
a booking class refers to the type of ticket.
The answer is vary. In the script, it states: 'The cost of changing or refunding a ticket can vary widely, some can only be booked if your flight is more than 14 days away or only on weekdays, and sometimes you earn more frequent flyer miles (or none at all). Each booking class has a different price based on these factors.' The phrase 'can vary widely' directly applies to the rules and regulations of different booking classes.
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The cost of changing or refunding a ticket can vary widely
The answer is profit. The script says: 'The reason for all these booking classes is that airlines try to maximise their profit.' This makes it clear that booking classes are used to help airlines increase their profit.
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The reason for all these booking classes is that airlines try to maximise their profit.
The answer is more flexible. The script details: 'leisure traveller is generally more flexible with dates, business travellers have to travel on a certain day and often at a certain time.' Therefore, leisure travellers are usually more flexible than business travellers.
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leisure traveller is generally more flexible with dates, business travellers have to travel on a certain day and often at a certain time.
The answer is in advance. The lecture notes: 'Leisure travellers tend to book well in advance, giving them time to plan their trip.' This indicates that leisure travellers usually book early.
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Leisure travellers tend to book well in advance, giving them time to plan their trip.
The answer is lower. From the script: 'While you might expect the airlines to lower their prices a few days before the departure day to occupy the last seats, the opposite is true...' This tells us that airlines do not usually lower prices before departure.
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While you might expect the airlines to lower their prices a few days before the departure day to occupy the last seats, the opposite is true:
The answer is demand. The script explains: 'There are some dates of the year where there is simply higher demand. When a lot of people have to fly somewhere (and even more when they want to go to the same destination or area), airlines will set their prices at a higher level.' This confirms that high demand leads to higher ticket prices.
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There are some dates of the year where there is simply higher demand. When a lot of people have to fly somewhere (and even more when they want to go to the same destination or area), airlines will set their prices at a higher level.
The answer is Tuesday. The lecture says: 'Finding a cheap ticket is more likely on Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday.' This clearly shows that Tuesday is one of the best days to find cheaper flights.
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Finding a cheap ticket is more likely on Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday.
The answer is less convenient. According to the script: 'if you're OK with less convenient departure and/or arrival times, the better your chances of paying less, since most people prefer to leave at 9am, instead of 5am, or return before 8pm, not 11pm.' This demonstrates that less convenient travel times are likely to be cheaper.
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if you're OK with less convenient departure and/or arrival times, the better your chances of paying less, since most people prefer to leave at 9am, instead of 5am, or return before 8pm, not 11pm.
