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1.1.4 Subsectors of the Industry (Transport), Length of flight
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- Length of flight
- Run to a timetable
- Part of a package
- Operate seasonally
- Operate daily
- Fly to major city/main airports
- Different seat classes/levels of comfort
- Inflight entertainment
- Baggage allowance
- In-flight service (food+drink)
- Staff/customer ratio
- All
- No
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Limited
- Standard
- Payable
- Medium
- Short haul/medium haul
- Yes
- No
- No
- Yes
- Sometimes (mainly regional)
- No
- None
- Restricted (severe penalties for going over)
- Payable
- Low
- All
- Yes
- No
- No
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Significant
- Included
- High (depending on class)
- cheaper landing fees = cheaper price
- can be less prone to delays - because some airports don't run for 24 hrs = don't have to reimburse customers
- easier to retrieve luggage if lost = don't have to reimburse customers
- easier to navigate
- less busy
- they cater for business customers - the major int. airports are in major cities
- they can use them as a hub
- they have the best location in major cities
- better connections
- better facilities
- more ancillary services
- more choices of destinations + airlines
- run 24/7 + 24/365
- a means to get from A to B
- scheduled
- they connect ferry ports which can be located in more remote destinations
- they can carry freight such as lorries (business traffic)
- they can carry tourist traffic (coach/cars/bikes and foot passengers)
- offer a range of facilities for a range of different travelers
- can be chartered and booked as part of a package
- can be booked as part of a tour
- can be booked as a cheaper alternative to air travel
- can also be part of a regular package holiday (the transfer to the resort from the airport is the ancillary service)
- leisure travelers include - grey market, historians, budget conscious and those that don't like flying
- normally higher levels of comfort e.g. Wifi, A/C, comfortable seating
- Shearing's offers a free entertainment system (movies, books etc.)
- can be scheduled and run to a timetable daily and weekly connecting major cities
- Can be very important in LEDCs where infrastructure is limited
- cheap tickets - popular for leisure travelers on a budget (backpackers and students)
- public or private sector
- tickets can be bought in a variety of ways - multi city travel, single & return and discounts available for students, children, groups and grey market
- generally standard forms of seating and comfort
- limited facilities on board including limited luggage allowances
- leisure, people going to work, low income budget travelers
- offers flexibility and independence for business and leisure travelers
- can be included as part of a fly drive package*
- variety of different types of car to hire and flexible on duration - daily, weekly, monthly
- easy to book online, on phone or in person
- a cruise is actually the holiday itself (charted/packaged)
- more and more diverse circuits available and fly cruises* now available
- wider range of products + services available on board for different budgets e.g. different levels of comfort and food/drinks provision
- usually operate on a cruise circuit e.g. the Mediterranean
*fly cruise = a part of a package e.g. British tourists will fly into Miami, go on the cruise and after the cruise they fly back to UK (flights are included in the price)
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- scheduled
- appeal to both business, VFR and leisure travelers
- varying facilities including seating, refreshments and seating arrangements
- easy ways to purchase tickets e.g. daily, monthly, annual passes, student, family tickets
Advantages of rail transport compared to air transport:
- greater accessibility e.g. located in city centres as opposed to outskirts of cities
- can connect with major cities
- few restrictions on luggage (but you carry it and stow it)
- few issues with checking in and security so less time wasted