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Preliminary Flashcards

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Second Freedom of the Air

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the right or privilege, in respect of scheduled international air services, granted by one State to another State or States to land in its territory for non-traffic purposes (also known as a Second Freedom Right).

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Third Freedom of The Air

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the right or privilege, in respect of scheduled international air services, granted by one State to another State to put down, in the territory of the first State, traffic coming from the home State of the carrier (also known as a Third Freedom Right).

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Fourth Freedom of The Air

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the right or privilege, in respect of scheduled international air services, granted by one State to another State to take on, in the territory of the first State, traffic destined for the home State of the carrier (also known as a Fourth Freedom Right).

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Fifth Freedom of The Air

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the right or privilege, in respect of scheduled international air services, granted by one State to another State to put down and to take on, in the territory of the first State, traffic coming from or destined to a third State (also known as a Fifth Freedom Right).

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It characterizes all “freedoms” beyond the Fifth as “so-called” because only the first five “freedoms” have been officially recognized as such by international treaty.

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ICAO

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It is highly service oriented industry and, as such, demands people to perform the services needed to render to the visiting tourists, local and foreign.

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Tourism

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They act as intermediaries for the customers. They arrange everything from tour operators to accommodation. They receive commission from their suppliers,such as hotels,f&B establishments,and they earn revenues from their principals or customers.

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Travel Agencies

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Characteristics of Tourism Industry

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The product is not brought to the consumer the traveler has to go to chosen destination personally.

The Tourism product is not used up, it does not exhaust the country’s natural resources-

by visiting a site or an attraction, the tourism product is not lessened in quantity, content or value, nor does it empty the principal substance of the natural beauty of a scenic spot.

It is people oriented – tourism is one that requires service to tourists.


It is labor-intensive-tourism industry is not only an income generator, but a proven employment generator.

It is multi-dimensional phenomenon- the different sectors mentioned are inter-related and co-existent with one another.

It is seasonal- the seasonality of tourism normally has something to do with the weather patterns of a certain country

It is dynamic and characterized by the changing ideas and attitudes of its customers. 

The people in this industry is very

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Types of Travelers served by the Travel 
Agencies:



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1.Business Travelers-

2.Leisure travelers

3.International/domestic travelers

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The earliest projectiles in the history of mankind that travel through the air have been known to be ___

These made way for the ____ in Australia.


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stones and spears

boomerang

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It provides professional Aircraft Charter services in a choice of piston twin, turboprop and corporate jet aircraft to suit your needs.
We are available 24/7 for Ongoing, Ad-Hoc and Emergency charters throughout ___

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Boomerang Air

Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Asia.

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All aircraft and crew are fully IFR equipped for all weather day and night charter flights.


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(Instrument Flight Rules)

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The air transport of patients began over ___ The ability to fly over the obstacles of the battlefield created enthusiasm in both the ___



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seventy years ago in primitive biplanes

military and the medical communities

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___ soon supplanted ground ambulances with their speed and versatility. By the mid-1960s, civilian casualties were being transported by helicopter as regional trauma care developed in the United States.

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helicopters

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With the advent of vertical flight, the need for conventional runways was obviated allowing for casualties to be transported directly from the site of injury After their introduction as air ambulances in __,

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1945

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Today ___ continue to expand rapidly, even as closer scrutiny of their efficacy, cost, and safety are explored. A pictorial review highlighting the evolution of air transport systems is presented

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aeromedical programs

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It is both fixed-wing and rotary-wing. Fixed-wing aircraft range from small trainers and recreational aircraft to large airliners and military cargo aircraft.



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Gyroplane

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The world has changed since the Wright brothers made their historic flight at ___. Essentially a glider with a simple engine, the Wright Flyer covered 120 feet in 12 minutes

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Kitty Hawk back in 1903

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It is the second fastest method of transport, after the rocket. 


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Aircraft

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Commercial jets can reach up to , single-engine aircraft

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955 kilometres per hour (593mph)

555 kilometres per hour (345mph).

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One of the major modes of travel which travelers are chartered from one tourist destination to another. The shortened travel period provided by air transport allows tourist to have more time for their activities.


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Air Transport

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Subdivided of Aviation

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Military Aviation

Civil Aviation

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aircraft flown by a nation’s airforce and other branches of its military

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Military Aviation

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an industry flies the public/passengers from place to place.


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Civil Aviation

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It is known for its low fare and great value strategy. It is the youngest fleet in the Philippines. Today ,it has international flight and has partnered with other establishments like car rentals, accommodation and travel and tours insurance to give its clietns the finest service it can offer.

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Cebu Pacific

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Which offers also low fare but limited destinations and smaller aircraft.



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Tiger Air ways

Air Asia

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known as the first airline in Asia. It is also the first Asian airlines that crossed the Pacific via a Manila-Oakland route to the U.S

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Philippine Airlines

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PAL’s first chartered flight was on __

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March 1941

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It bring organization to the system, as well as to ticketing issues.


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network of regulatory bodies

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FAA

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Federal Aviation Administration

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in charge of air traffic control operations, licenses pilots, inspects aircraft and oversees maintenance.

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FAA

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ATA

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Air Transport Association

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an airline trade association, standardize and regulates ticketing.



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ATA

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IATA

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International Air Transport Association

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an association made up of most of the world’s airlines, sets standards for civil aviation

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IATA

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ATAG

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Air Transport Action Group

37
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According to ATAG Air Transport classified ito two sectors:


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Civil Aviation Sector

Civil Aerospace Sector

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comprised of airport, airlines, air navigation service providers and activities that directly serve passengers or provide air freight services.

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Civil Aviation Sector

39
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comprises the manufacture and maintenance of aircraft systems,frames and engines, as well as aviation-specific ground equipment.


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Civil Aerospace Sector

40
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These two sectors generate employment to people around the world.

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Civil Aviation Sector

Civil Aerospace Sector

41
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First Freedom of the Air

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the right or privilege, in respect of scheduled international air services, granted by one State to another State or States to fly across its territory without landing (also known as a First Freedom Right).

42
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The modern age in the history of air transportation began with the ___

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hot air balloon

43
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Hot air balloon designed by the

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Montgolfier brothers in 1783,

44
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which was the first un-tethered human lighter-than-air flight. But the flights were limited as the balloon could only travel downwind

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Hot air balloon

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Steerable balloon by

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In 1784, Jean-Pierre Blanchard

46
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was the first human-powered dirigible. He crossed the English Channel in one in 1785.

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Jean-Pierre Blanchard

Steerable balloon

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fixed-wing flying machine

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1799 by Sir George Cayley

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with separate systems for lift, propulsion, and control was only set forth

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Fixed wing flying machine

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Wright brothers
The first assisted take-off flight was in _ by the Wright Brothers, who are known to be the first to fly in a powered and controlled aircraft.

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December 17, 1903

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If we look into the history of air transport, we will come across early legends of human flight such as the story of __ in Persian myth, and may more. The flying automaton of _ later, the winged flights of _ and the hot-air Passarola of _ in the air transport history is to some extent more credible claims of short-distance human flights.

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Icarus, Jamshid
Archytas of Tarentum
Abbas Ibn Firnas
BartolomeuLourenço de Gusmão

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It became the best known manufacturers of these type of aircrafts in the air transport history.

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The German Zeppelin company

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The most triumphant Zeppelin was the __ which flew over one million miles.

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Graf Zeppelin,

53
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At the start of _, only a decade later, heavier-than-air powered aircraft were used for investigation, artillery spotting, and even attacking against ground positions.

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World War I

54
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It described as “the Oscars of the aviation industry”

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Skytrax World Airline Awards

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They are coveted Quality accolades for the world airline industry. Travellers from across the globe take part each year in the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to decide the award winners.

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Skytrax World Airline Awards

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They are a global benchmark of airline excellence, and widely known as the _

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World Airline Awards

Passengers Choice awards.

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It is one of the most respected travel brands around the world. Flying one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the world to destinations spanning a network spread over _ continents,

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SINGAPORE AIRLINES

six

58
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Voted Airline of the Year 2014,

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CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS

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It has won the ‘World’s Best Airline’ award for the fourth time, more than any other airline.

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Cathay Pacific Airways

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It is a member of the oneworld global airline alliance.

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Cathay Pacific Airways

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The _including _, operate more than _ aircraft to _ destinations across the globe.

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Cathay Pacific Group,
Dragonair and Air Hong Kong
150
130

62
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She is an internationally-recognisable icon providing the high standards of care and service that customers have come to expect of Singapore Airlines.

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Singapore Girl

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Established in __ with a fleet of only __ airplanes,

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1933
5
TURKISH AIRLINES

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Turkish Airlines flies to more countries in the world than any other airline (__ countries over _ continents). Turkish Airlines now has a fleet of aircraft (passenger and cargo) flying to __ cities around the world.

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105
5
261
243

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It is a member of Star Alliance.

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Turkish Airlines

66
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Emirates Founded in A__, and flying out of Dubai with just __ aircraft, Emirates now has a fleet of more than __ aircraft, and currently fly to over __ destinations in more than __ countries around the world. The Emirates network is expanding constantly, with over _ flights departing Dubai each week on their way to destinations on __ continents.

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1985
2
230
140
80
1,500
6
67
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Etihad Airways commenced operations in __and

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November 2003,

68
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This airline seeks to reflect the best of Arabian hospitality. The airline flies to destinations in the __ with a fleet of __ Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

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Etihad Airways

Middle East, 
Africa, 
Europe, 
Asia, 
Australia,
American 
117
69
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Japanese carrier, is the 13th largest airline in the world by revenues (2013).

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ANA All Nippon Airways

70
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ANA Founded in __, it flies on _ international routes and _ domestic routes with a fleet of about _ aircraft.

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1952
72
115

71
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It was the launch customer and biggest operator of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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ANA

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It is the national airline of Indonesia, operating one of the youngest average age of aircraft fleet in Asia

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GARUDA INDONESIA

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Garuda INDONESIA with an average aircraft age at _ of _ years. The fleet consists of _ aircraft, due to grow to _ aircraft in 2015. Garuda Indonesia delivers the hospitality and culture of Indonesia to travellers worldwide.

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December 2014
4.02
130
145

74
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It is the second largest Taiwanese airline,

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EVA AIR

75
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EVA flied to over _ international destinations in _ In _, EVA became a _ member.

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40
Asia, 
North America
Australia 
Europe 
June 2013
Star Alliance
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EVA airline’s slogan

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Sharing the World, Flying Together

77
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It is the flag carrier airline of Australia.

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Qantas Airways

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Qantas flies to flies to _ domestic destinations and _ international destinations in 14 countries across _

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20
21
14
Oceania
Africa, 
Europe
Americas
Asia

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