journeys home one on several flights.
41. Which of the following is a bad habit of the executive passengers that frustrates the airlines?
A) They do not book their seats in advance.
B) They do not sit on the seats they are supposed to take.
C) They do not travel on the flight they have booked.
D) They do not pay in advance for the seats they book.
42. The following are all mentioned as reasons why the airlines are having a hard time EXCEPT that
A) the tourist industry is experiencing an all-time low.
B) there is no increase in the number of passengers.
C) there are more seats on the planes than needed.
D) the competition between airlines is strong.
43. The improvements the airlines attempt at include all the following EXCEPT
A) making their seats more comfortable.
B) providing better food during flights.
C) showing more movies during the long flights.
D) offering sleeperettes to first-class passengers.
44. There is not much the airlines can do when it comes to
A) making sure the departures are not delayed.
B) the efficient handling of luggage.
C) speeding up customs procedure.
D) the improvement of the condition of waiting lounges.
45. According to the passage, in operating airlines it is essential to
A) keep in mind the need of the executives only.
B) satisfy the need of the low fare passengers at the expense of the executives.
C) try to attract as many passengers as possible by reducing fares.
D) cater to the need of passengers sitting at both ends of the jets.
