Travel- Exta info i didn't add
What qualifies as a short haul flight?
Under 1500km
What qualifies as a medium haul flight?
Flights between 1500km-3500km
What qualifies as a long haul flight?
Flights over 3500km
What are low cost airline?
Scheduled airlines that offer low prices and basic comfort by keep costs low.
2 types of ferry companies
DFDS Seaways
P&O Ferries
What do ferries do?
Ferry operators provide safe transport for customers and their luggage between ports or ferry terminals.
What does all inclusive mean?
A holiday in which the cost of most meals and activities is included in the price, rather than paid for separately.
Whats the purpose of a cruise?
Journeys taken by ship for pleasure and relaxation, rather than as a method of transport from one specific port to another.
The holiday destination is the cruise itself.
What products/services do cruise ships provide?
On-board entertainment
Activites
Food and drink, usually all inclusive basis.
2 examples of cruise companies
1. P&O cruises
2. TUI operates six cruise ships called Marbella
Information on buses
1. Private owned, meaning they aim to make profit.
2. Convient way for tourists to see key land marks, mode of transport within large cities.
What are Hire Cars?
Typically used by tourists when travelling in a new country.
Easy way of exploring tourists attractions.
Examples of services for hire car companies.
Choice of vehicle
Online booking
Insurance cover
Airport pick-up / drop-off
3 different hire car companies
1. Hertz
2. Europcar
3. Avis
What is a Private Car?
Your own car which you take on holiday with you, convient for short distances so you can drive to your holiday destination.
Advantages of private cars.
1. Comfort
2. Good road network
3. Ability to take everything you want on holiday, no baggage allowance like a plane
Disadvantages of Private Cars.
1. Traffic
2. Congestion charges
3. Paying petrol
Why is Rail travel good?
In the Uk we an use trains to travel within a small local area, across the country and even into Europe.
2 types of rail companies.
1. Great Western Railway
2. Eurostar
Why are airports important for travel?
Provide a gateway for inbound and outbound tourists.
Types of facilities in a Airport
1. Check-in desk
2. Restraunts
3. Lounge facilities
4. Shops
Types of facilities available to customers on ferries
Shuttle bus from terminal to ferry
Toilets/showers
Shops
Types of facilities available for cruise customers
1. Variety of shops
2. Depature lounges
3. Washrooms
What are Scheuled airlines?
Regular timetable, changed only for summer & winter seasons
What are charter airlines?
Owned and operated aircraft that are rented by other organisations e.g tour operators.
What is the typical distrubution channel?
1. Transport princeaples, accomadation providers
2. Tour Operators
3. Travel agencies
4. Consumers