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Quiz about Airlines and Airways of the World

Airlines and Airways of the World Quiz

A quiz on some of the airline companies that service the world on a daily basis.

A multiple-choice quiz by Charisse-Eliza. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Charisse-Eliza

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
361,792

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
583

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What was Fiji Airways known as before May 2012? Hint

Air Fiji

Fiji Airlines

Pacific Airlines

Air Pacific

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Question 2 of 10

2. Air New Zealand makes which major New Zealand city its "home base"? Hint

Christchurch

Sydney

Wellington

Auckland

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Question 3 of 10

3. Magda Szubanski starred in which Australian low budget airline's commercials from 2004-2008? Hint

Tiger Airways

Air Australia

Qantas

Jetstar

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the corporation that owns American Airlines? Hint

American Transportation Corporation

Bucyrus International

Applied Industrial Technologies

AMR Corportation

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which airline was created with the backing of the Dubai royal family? Hint

Emirates

Middle Eastern Airways

Air Arabia

Gulf Air

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Question 6 of 10

6. Singapore Airlines uses their iconic flight attendants as a successful marketing tool. What are the flight attendants known as? Hint

Geisha Girls

Singapore Beauties

Asian Beauties

Singapore Girls

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Question 7 of 10

7. What airline is colloquially known as "The flying kangaroo"? Hint

Emirates

QANTAS

Virgin

Air Canada

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2011, Richard Branson's Australian airline became known as what? Hint

Virgin Australia

Virgin Down Under

Virgin Oceania

Virgin Blue

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Question 9 of 10

9. If I was to fly to a regional centre in Australia, what airline would I chose? Hint

Regional Express

Emirates

Jetstar

Virgin Australia

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Question 10 of 10

10. Air Canada's predecessor was Trans-Canada Airlines, which was created in 1936. Which year was their first passenger flight? Hint

1948

1955

1932

1937

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Fiji Airways known as before May 2012?

Answer: Air Pacific

The company was known as Fiji Airways prior to 1971, where the name was changed to Air Pacific. The original name was then reinstated in May 2012.

2. Air New Zealand makes which major New Zealand city its "home base"?

Answer: Auckland

Air New Zealand also has hubs in Christchurch and Wellington, but all operations are based in Auckland.

3. Magda Szubanski starred in which Australian low budget airline's commercials from 2004-2008?

Answer: Jetstar

Szubanski starred as "Julie the Jetstar Girl" with the slogan "Lets Fly Jetstar".

4. What is the name of the corporation that owns American Airlines?

Answer: AMR Corportation

AMR Corporation also owns American Eagle, a regional airline.

5. Which airline was created with the backing of the Dubai royal family?

Answer: Emirates

Emirates was created to run without any government input after Gulf Air cut back services to Dubai in the 1980s.

6. Singapore Airlines uses their iconic flight attendants as a successful marketing tool. What are the flight attendants known as?

Answer: Singapore Girls

However successful the marketing use of the Singapore Girls has been, there has been some criticism of the way in which the women are portrayed, especially among various Singaporean feminist groups.

7. What airline is colloquially known as "The flying kangaroo"?

Answer: QANTAS

The airline originally was called the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service, and is the longest continuously-running airline in the world.

8. In 2011, Richard Branson's Australian airline became known as what?

Answer: Virgin Australia

The airline was founded in 2000 under the name of Virgin Blue, but was reorganised and rebranded in 2011.

9. If I was to fly to a regional centre in Australia, what airline would I chose?

Answer: Regional Express

Regional Express is also known as Rex, and is Australia's largest regional airline that is outside of the Qantas group of companies.

10. Air Canada's predecessor was Trans-Canada Airlines, which was created in 1936. Which year was their first passenger flight?

Answer: 1937

The flight took place on the 1st of September 1937 and consisted of two passengers and mail. The flight was from Vancouver to Seattle and cost $14.20 for the round trip.

Source: Author Charisse-Eliza

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