Airport Geography, Airline Designators, and Aircraft Seat Maps Review

Comprehensive flashcards covering airport and city codes, airline designators, global alliances, aircraft equipment codes, cabin classes, and seat map interpretation.

What is the format and primary use of an IATA Airport/Location Code?

It is a 3-letter code used primarily for passenger bookings, schedules, tickets, and baggage (e.g., MNL, CEB, SIN).

What is the format and primary use of an IATA Airline Designator?

It is a 2-character code used for commercial flight identification (e.g., PR, 5J, SQ).

What is the format and primary use of an ICAO Airport Indicator?

It is a 4-letter code used for flight operations, weather, and air traffic (e.g., RPLL, RPVM).

What is the main difference between an IATA Airline Designator and an ICAO Airline Designator?

An IATA Airline Designator is a 2-character code used for commercial flight identification, whereas an ICAO Airline Designator is a 3-letter code used for operational airline identification and flight planning.

What airports are commonly associated with the metropolitan city code LON?

LHR (Heathrow), LGW (Gatwick), STN (Stansted), LTN (Luton), and LCY (London City).

What airports are associated with the metropolitan city code NYC?

JFK (John F. Kennedy), LGA (LaGuardia), and EWR (Newark).

Which Philippine gateway airport corresponds to the IATA code DRP and what region is it in?

Bicol International Airport in Daraga/Legazpi/Albay, located in the Bicol Region.

Which Philippine gateway airport corresponds to the IATA code MPH and what destination does it serve?

Godofredo P. Ramos Airport, serving Caticlan/Boracay in the Western Visayas region.

Which airport and region correspond to the Philippine airport code CRK?

Clark International Airport serving Clark/Angeles/Mabalacat in Central Luzon.

What information cannot be determined solely from reading an itinerary string like MNL–SIN–CDG?

The codes alone do not tell you which airline operates the flight, whether baggage is through-checked, whether a visa is needed, or how much connection time is available.

What is the critical distinction between a Marketing Carrier and an Operating Carrier?

The marketing carrier is the airline whose code appears on the ticket, while the operating carrier is the airline that actually flies the aircraft.

Which Philippine airlines have their primary hub at MNL and operate independently?

Philippine Airlines (PR), PAL Express (2P), Cebu Pacific (5J), and Philippine AirAsia (Z2).

To which global airline alliance does Singapore Airlines (SQ) belong?

Star Alliance

To which global airline alliance does Cathay Pacific (CX) belong?

oneworld

To which global airline alliance does Korean Air (KE) belong?

SkyTeam

What are the four levels in the flight concept hierarchy described in Chapter 10?

1. Aircraft Family (identifies a technical platform)
2. Cabin Class (identifies the broad service compartment)
3. Fare Brand (describes a commercial offer)
4. Seat Assignment (identifies a particular position when confirmed)

What aircraft equipment code represents the Boeing 777-300ER in flight schedules?

77W

What aircraft equipment code represents the Airbus A350-900?

359

What aircraft equipment code represents the ATR 72 family?

AT7

What is the technical definition of 'Seat Pitch' on an aircraft?

Seat pitch is row-to-row spacing; it does not by itself equal usable legroom, seat width, recline, or accessible transfer space.

What aircraft seating layout is depicted in this seat map diagram?

TWIN AISLE | 3-3-3 ECONOMY

What aircraft seating layout is depicted in this seat map diagram?

SINGLE AISLE | 3-3 ECONOMY

Why does a window seat designation on a seat map not guarantee an aligned window view?

Seat lettering follows a standard layout convention, but physical window alignment relative to seat pitch varies along the side of the aircraft.

What key requirements and conditions apply to passengers seated in an exit row?

Passengers must satisfy the operating carrier's safety eligibility rules, physical requirements, and age rules, and are subject to reassignment if unable or unwilling to perform safety functions.

What is the primary operational authority when interpreting airline seat map symbols and legends?

The current operating carrier's legend is the authoritative interpretation.