Airline BusinessPREPARED BY: ARTHUR DIGMAN II

TOPICS

TOP AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS AIRCRAFT TYPE AND STRUCTURES MINIMUM CONNECTING TIME CLASSES OF SERVICE

Objectives

Identify aircraft manufacturing companies and the corresponding classes of service available depending on capacity.

Have a knowledge about the configuration and capacities of different aircrafts according to its manufacturers.

To recognize the importance of MCT (Minimum Connecting Time) To know the codes used in identifying seat classes when doing a ticket

reservations.

Tupolev Tupolev is a Russian aerospace and defence company,

headquartered in Moscow, Russia and is officially known as Public Stock Company (PSC) Tupolev.

 PSC Tupolev develop, manufacture and overhaul both civil and military aerospace products such as aircraft and weapons systems.

Industry Aerospace DefenseFounded Moscow, Russia (October 22, 1922)Founder Andrei Nikolayevich TupolevHeadquarters Moscow, RussiaKey people Nikolai SavitskyProductsCommercial airlinersMilitary aircraftNumber of employees 3524 (2011)

Tupolev Aircraft

TU-154

Embraer  Embraer has become one of the main aircraft

manufacturers in the world by focusing on specific market segments with high growth potential in commercial, defense, and executive aviation.

Embraer is based in São José dos Campos, Brazil and currently employ more .than 17,237 people of which 87.7% are based in Brazil

Embraer Aircraft

Embraer 170

Bombardier  Bombardier is a global transportation company that

is present in over 60 countries on 5 continents.  They operate two businesses: Aerospace and Rail

Transportation. Bombardier Aerospace is the world's third largest

civil aircraft manufacturer and are leaders in the design and manufacture of innovative aviation products and services for the business, regional and amphibious aircraft markets.

Bombardier Aircraft

CRJ-100

Boeing  Boeing is one of the other main aerospace

companies and are the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined.

Boeing also design and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems

Boeing Aircraft

Airbus Airbus is one of the world's leading aircraft

manufacturers fulfilling about half or more of the orders for airliners with more than 100 seats.

Airbus is based in Europe with its headquarters in Toulouse, France and has 12 sites in Europe located in France, Germany, Spain and UK.

Airbus also has three subsidiaries in the USA, Japan and China.

Airbus Aircrafts

Airbus 380

AIRCRAFT TYPE AND STRUCTURES

Military

aircraft

These types of aircraft are used by the armed

forces of different countries.

Civilian

aircraft

These types of aircraft are used for the

purpose of transportation

I. Types of Aircraft:-

Private

aircraft These types of aircraft are used by VIPs for their travelling purposes.The passenger capacity is maximum 12.

Commercial

aircraftThese types of

aircraft carry both passengers and

cargo.

Civilian Aircraft:-

Commercial aircraft are of 3Types:-

Passenger AircraftCargo AircraftCombi Aircraft

Commercial aircraft:-

This aircraft is designed to carry passenger in the main deck and cargo in the lower deck.

A. Passenger Aircraft:-

Commercial Passenger Aircraft Contains:-

Rest Rooms Galley Area for Food and Drinks can be prepared Entertainment Systems

Commercial passenger aircrafts are Divided into Different classes such as:-

First Class Business Class Economy Class

This aircraft also known as freighter aircraft designed to carry cargo in both main and lower deck.There are no passengers on board.

B. Cargo Aircraft:-

This aircraft is designed to carry both passenger and cargo in the half deck and passenger in the half deck.

C. Combi Aircraft:-

Aircraft are mostly classified on the basis of their features and the number of engines.

II. Classification of Aircraft Features:-

Number of engines:-Aircraft are single-engine, twin-engine or multi engined.

Range:-An aircraft can be short-range, medium-range and long-range depending on the number of miles it can fly.

Size and payload capacity:-Aircraft can be of different sizes and configurations and can also have different payload capacities

Wing AssemblyEmpennageFuselageOther Components

III.Exterior of an Aircraft:-

Wing Assembly

controls the motion or orientation and rotation offlight in three different angles pitch, roll and yaw.

Empennage

Component of wing assemble control Increase/Decrease Drags,Control rolling motion,Control speed, Increase Lift.

Fuselage3 types of fuel tanksa)Integral tanksb)Rigid removable tanksc)Bladder tanks

Other Components

aircraft cabin, air Stair, cockpit, T- tail, Engines and Landing gears.

CockpitGalleyLavatoriesStorage AreasPassenger SeatsOther Components

IV. Interior of an Aircraft:-

Cockpit

Aircraft all system.The entire aircraft is controlled and operated from here

Galley

A galley has the following equipment:High speed ovensHot beverage containersHot cup/jugRefrigeration and main storage

compartments

Lavatories

A lavatory consists of: Wash basin Mirror Drawers Smoke Detectors Baby changing stations Fire extinguisher

Storage Areas

2 types of storage areas: Overhead bins Coat closet

Passenger seat

seat consists of a surface for sitting, arm rest, backrest and a seat belt.& seat pocket containsa flight safety card and an air sickness bag.

Other Components

Passenger Control Unit (PCU) Passenger Service Unit (PSU) Aircraft Communication System Aircraft Lighting System

MINIMUM CONNECTING TIME

MINIMUM CONNECTING TIME

Every commercial airport in the world has what’s known as a minimum connection time (MCT).

MCT is the amount of time the airport has determined is the absolute least amount of time an able bodied person needs to make a connection to a continuing flight.

The time period is chosen bearing in mind variables like airport layout, security and whether the connection is between combinations of international and domestic flights.

Philippine Airlines - MCT

Can I check-in online?No. Passengers are requested to arrive at PAL's check-in location sufficiently in advance of the indicated flight departure time to permit completion of any government formalities and departure procedures. 

What time should I check in for my flight? You are requested to check-in at least two hours before the scheduled departure time for domestic flights and three hours before the scheduled departure time for international flights.  Check in counters close 45 minutes before flight departure except flights from New York, Dubai, Canton and London which requires no later than 1 hour before estimated time of departure. If you check in after the counter closure cut-off time, you may not be accepted for the flight even if you are holding a confirmed booking. 

Philippine Airlines - MCT

What is Minimum Connecting Time?Minimum Connecting time is the amount of transfer time, agreed in advance between airlines and airport authorities, that is considered sufficient for a passenger to make a connection between an arriving flight and a departing flight.  

What is the minimum connecting time required in taking my flight?Minimum connecting time depends on what carrier/terminal the passenger is arriving and the carrier/terminal where the passenger is connecting or departing. Connecting time between NAIA Terminal 2 and NAIA Terminal 3, and among PAL, and other airlines vary. Please check Minimum Connecting Time for more information. 

Philippine Airlines - MCT

I will be coming from an international flight connecting to a domestic flight, am I allowed to check through my baggage all the way to my final destination? Passengers coming from a PAL International flight with an immediate connection to any PAL destination can request for through check in. Your baggage can be checked through if you are holding  a confirmed ticket all the way from the your point of origin to your final destination. However, customs clearance will still be in Manila.  If you are a passenger onboard a PAL flight from the U.S.A., Canada or Narita and are connecting to Cebu or Davao, you can proceed directly to the PAL Domestic Terminal at NAIA 2 after clearing with Immigration.  You no longer need to have your baggage cleared in Manila, as the appointed Customs personnel in Cebu or Davao will take care of your baggage clearance. 

Philippine Airlines - MCT

For passengers coming from an international flight via other airlines connecting to any PAL destination are not allowed for through check-in. 

Please inquire from your travel agent or PAL sales office before making your reservations.

How much is the Philippine Travel Tax? For adult passengers, the travel tax is PHP1,620 (Business and Economy class) and PHP810 for children (2-11 years). 

Philippine Airlines -MCT

I bought my ticket from your website.  Is travel tax already included in the total amount paid? No. Philippine Travel Tax is not included in the total fare quoted online.  For international journeys, Philippine travel tax, if applicable, shall be collected by the Philippine Tourism Authority at Philippine Airports. 

Travel tax shall be levied on (a) all citizens of the Philippines; (b) permanent resident aliens; and (c) non-immigrant aliens who have stayed in the Philippines for more than one (1) year, who are leaving the country. 

Philippine Airlines -MCT

If you are exempted from paying the Philippine Travel Tax or entitled to a reduced travel tax, please secure applicable certificates such as follows, from Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA), Department of Tourism (DOT) before making reservations: 

Tax Exemption Certificate (TEC) if you are exempted from paying the Philippine Travel Tax

Reduced Travel Tax Certificate (RTTC) if you are qualified for a reduced Philippine Travel Tax and

Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) if you are an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)

Please click PTA Travel Tax Primer for further details. 

Philippine Airlines -MCT

How much airport terminal fee will I pay for my flight?Airport terminal fees are PHP550 (effective 01Feb12) for international departures and PHP200 for local/domestic departures. These fees will be collected at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Centennial Terminal 2).

For PAL Express code-shared flights, PHP200 per passenger will be collected at the NAIA Terminal 3.

INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTICFLOW CHART

CLASSES OF SERVICE

TRAVEL CLASS

A travel class is a quality of accommodation on 

public transport. The accommodation

could be a seat or a cabin for example. Higher travel classes are designed to be more comfortable and are typically more expensive.

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