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Video answers: ‘Round the world in 8 days’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. It’s being done by low-cost carriers only (LCCs).
  2. They both offer the basics for a bargain price.
  3. She knew that the low cost model had to evolve and that meant making their product more desirable to business travellers.
  4. There were no luggage trollies.
  5. It refers to the operating expenses of the airline, not the price of the fares.
  6. Secondary airports are cheaper so they help keep costs down for low-cost carriers.
  7. It means that their plans are on average, 92% full (of passengers) when they take off.

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Video: ‘Round the world in 8 days’

Fly High English - Video

Here’s an interesting video that describes an 8-day trip around the world.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. What’s different about this trip around the world?
  2. What do Ryanair and Easyjet have in common?
  3. What was Easyjet’s CEO’s plan for the company when she took over?
  4. What was surprising about the airport they arrived at for their second flight?
  5. What does the term ‘low cost’ refer to?
  6. Why are secondary airports an advantage for low-cost carriers?
  7. Ryanair has a load factor of 92%, but what does that mean?

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Have a great weekend!!