Transport Services Unit 1

What is the most common mode of transportation for tourists traveling to different parts of the world?

• Air transportation
• Water transportation
• Land transportation
• All of the above

How can the development of local airports and enhancement of local flight operations improve the tourism industry in a region?

• By providing fast and convenient transportation
• By providing access to difficult to reach destinations
• By providing a unique travel experience
• All of the above

What is the primary advantage of air transportation?

• Quick means of transportation
• Suitable for short distances
• Suitable for transportation of light goods
• All of the above

How many airlines are there in the world?

• 1629
• 2731
• 3733
• 4829

Which company is the major player in the aircraft making market?

• Skybus
• Boeing
• Delta
• United

What is the purpose of chartered flights?

• To fly at a specific date for a tour organized by travel agency
• To fly to a destination eliminating the need for a connecting flight
• To offer passengers a bird’s eye-view of the scenery
• All of the above

How many flights land or depart from Singapore Changi Airport per week?

• 7400
• 8400
• 9400
• 10400

What is the number of passengers passing through Singapore Changi Airport per year?

• 55.6 million
• 65.6 million
• 75.6 million
• 85.6 million

What is the disadvantage of air transportation?

• High cost
• High fuel consumption
• High repair and maintenance cost
• All of the above

What is the purpose of scenic flights?

• To offer passengers a bird’s eye-view of the scenery
• To fly to a destination eliminating the need for a connecting flight
• To fly at a specific date for a tour organized by travel agency
• To fly to a destination in bad weather conditions