TPC6  (IATA) - International Air Transport Importance of ICAO to Aviation

Association
The Aviation Industry - “AVI” meaning bird.  Aircraft accident investigation
- most organized
 Prevent similar accidents in the future
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization - mission to represent, lead, and
serve the airline industry ICAO - developed a methodology to compute
General Aviation - All civil aviation operations
carbon dioxide emission from air travel.
CITY PROVINCE CITY/AIRPORT CODE
Commercial Aviation - Operating aircraft for hire
-More connected with ensuring the safety
1. BSO – Basco \ BATANES
MILITARY AVIATION - using military aircraft of the airline industry.
2. CRK – Clark \ PAMPANGA
History of Aviation 3. MNL – Manila \ NCR -Set international standards for airport
4. MPH – Caticlan \ AKLAN security.
April 4, 1909 - First air travel in Philippine 5. ILO – Iloilo \ ILOILO
Aviation 6. DVO – Davao \ DAVAO CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD (Philippine
7. CGY – Cagayan de Oro \ MISAMIS Regulatory boards) - Philippine Government
November, 1783 - First successful hot air
ORIENTAL Agency with a mandate to ensure the economic
balloon was (Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier)
8. SUG – Siargao \ SURIGAO DEL NORTE well-being of air transportation in the country.
Zeppelins – Airship used for both military and 9. ZAM – Zamboanga \ Zamboanga del Sur Ensure that the domestic airlines offer fairly
commercial purposes. priced airfare.
Economic significance of IATA – set gross fares
Leonardo Da Vinci – influenced aviation that are considered the most expensive fares for AIR PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS
development (flying machines) international routes -stipulates the obligation of airlines to their
Planes - were used for economic/ tourism INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION passengers, such as amenities to be provided in
development case of delays, compensation for bumping
- UN Specialized agency passengers in case of overbooking, and others
Significance of Air Transportation passenger rights.
- tasked to formulate policies
1. To remove the distance created by - certificates of public convenience and
space STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
necessity to operate for domestic airlines
2. Supports human activities 1. Safety
3. Cannot be undermined in tourism - foreign air carrier’s permit (for international
2. Air navigation capacity and efficiency
airlines)
Categories of Aircraft 3. Security and facilitation
4. Economic development of air transport - issues letter of authority to cargo forwarders
Acrobatic airplanes - Performs aerobatics or 5. Environmental protection
special stunts, such as rolls and loops - involves air negotiation (countries come to an
agreement regarding the traffic or the
Commuter Airplanes - 19 or fewer passengers, maximum number of passengers they can carry
typically used for short- distance travel to and between them for a given period.
from small airports with short runways
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM VOCABULARY WORDS Babymoon – relaxing holiday for couples before
PHILIPPINES the birth of their child
Journey- an act of traveling from one place to
- Tasked to secure a technical and operational another Backpacker – traveler who travels light and
aspects of the airline industry carries all the luggage in a rucksack
Voyage – a journey to some distant place
- Responsibility for the maintenance of airports Base fare – the price of a ticket or travel service
Trek – any long or difficult trip
before taxes are applied
- Tasked to ensure the safety of air travel in the
Globetrotter- someone who travels widely and
Philippines Blackout dates – holidays or peak seasons
often
- Counterpart of LTO, licensing office Boutique Hotel – a generally small – sized hotel
Air B & B – Air bed and breakfast
focused on a stylish interior with decorations
AIRLINES are the main movers in the aviation
R & R - rest and recreation and artworks
industry.
ETA – estimated time of arrival Familymoon – post – wedding holiday joined by
TYPES of Air Carriers or Airlines
the children of the newly-weds
Pax – refers to the number of passengers, can
1. Domestic – operate within the same country
also be number of guests, diners or First- Class – most expensive and luxurious class
(shorter distance, less expensive fares)
within a train and airplane
participants
2. Regional Airlines – operate within a
Flashpacker – backpacker with a larger budget
geographical region (airlines that operate Direct Flight – a passenger does not change that wants to travel with more comfort
outside their country but within the Asian planes and have only one flight
region) Glamping – camping with the level of luxury
Connecting Flights – two 0r more subsequent some holiday homes would offer
3. International Airlines – flying time is more flight/ change of planes going to your
than 7 hours (long-haul routes) Itinerary – travel route or list of activities that
destination are planned ahead
Classification of Commercial Airlines
Jetsetter – a rich person who travels for Shoulder season – the season between the
1. Legacy/ heritage of full-service Airlines (full- pleasure touristic high season and the low touristic
service carriers)
VISA – Visitors International Stay Admission season
2. Low – cost airlines
Coach class flight – economy class, coach class, Worldschooling – education of children by
3. Air Taxis or Air Charters (for private functions) steerage exposing them to foreign cultures, nature
4. Boutique airlines – mostly small jets (gateway Turbulence – atmospheric instability and history by traveling to these places
to high – end destinations)
GPS – global positioning system Layover – a period of rest or waiting before a
FLAG carriers – traditionally are government
Airport code – International three – digit code further stage in a journey
owned, carry the flag of the country where they
are registered. to identify airports worldwide (eg. Manila MNL)
TOURISM TRANSPORTATION service and a comfortable travel experience TRANSPORTATION

- one of the most utilized services in the travel - Recreational Transport – Safari vehicles (fun  Movement of goods and people from
and tourism transport experience) place to place
 To carry passengers, that is, the tourists
industry - Multi-Purpose tourist transport (motorhomes,
to the actual site where tourism
RV trailers, campervans, rotels (rolling hotels)
-go beyond their primary service services are performed
FACTORS influencing TOURISM TRANSPORT  One major operating sector in the
- create a memorable experience before their
SELECTION hospitality industry
passengers arrive at their destination
 Enables trade, commerce and
1. Distance
communication that establish
2. Schedule (departure/ arrival) civilization
FACTORS that set tourist transport APART from
passenger transport sectors 3. Frequency (not waiting too long)

1. SEASONALITY (peak season/ lean 4. Availability (more choices) HISTORY of Transport

seasons)
5. Speed -international trade ancient times, foot
2. PRICE ELASTICITY (High transportation
coverings, skis and snowshoes lengthened the
cost = decrease in demand) 6. Safety and Security distances that could be traveled
3. HIGH CAPITAL INTENSIVE
7. Convenience HUMAN FOOT – basic means of travel
8. Unique Experience  Roads
TOURISM TRANSPORT CATEGORIES
9. Route (longer stopover)  Rails
1. INDEPENDENT MEANS OF TRAVEL  Water
(Tourists who individually book their TOURISM TRANSPORT considerations  Air
trips) 1. Cost  Space
2. MASS TRAVEL (organized group tour) 2. Status & Prestige Maritime Transportation – most important
coaches/ flights
transportation
TYPES OF TOURISM TRANSPORT
Transportation – one component of a tour
- General passenger transport
package sold by both tour operators and
- Dedicated tourist transport (tour packages)
travel agents
- Experiential Tourist Transport (Kalesa in Vigan
or Intramuros) examples: PALakbayan tours 2023
- Luxury Tourist Transport – designed to offer Swing Around
high-quality
 Terminal – built structure that provides
passengers with smooth transfers from and to
Modes of Transportation
major modes of transportation such as airlines,
1. Land buses and ferries.
2. Water
 Point of interchange (connecting flights)
3. Air
 Point of transport
TOURISM – activities of people traveling to

and staying in places outside their usual

Two Functions:
environment.
 Facilitate transfer or interchanging
(Work, family, health, relaxation) modes
 Consolidate traffic
Components of Transportation System
Control and Communication Systems
 Surface includes LAND and WATER
 Increase ownership of automobiles  Systems are ways to ensure the safety
 Point-to-point pick up and drop – off of the
 Water Transport (sailing w/ the wind)  passengers by monitoring the take-off
Steam power and
 Air – decreases travel time  landing of the aircraft
 ROADS (traffic lights, speed limit)
Elements of Transportation System
 Water transport (navigation systems)
 The WAY – open AIR and SEA travel  Arrival
 Natural media (SEA ROUTES)  Departure
 Artificial media (ROADS/ RAILWAYS)  Delays
 The VEHICLES – they serve as media or
units that carry people to their
destination.
 (aircraft, trains, ships, or motor
coaches)
 “CARRYING UNIT” most essential H
element of the transport system