An Airline Traveler Discovers That the Passenger in the Seat

question 53

Multiple Choice

An airline traveler discovers that the passenger in the seat next to hers paid 70% of the price she paid for her ticket.Is this a violation of the Robinson-Patman Act on the part of the airline?

• A)No,because the traveler only discovered the price difference accidentally.
• B)No,because the traveler could have gotten that same fare by booking on a different day.
• C)Yes,because all the seats arrive at the same destination,so they should be priced equally.
• D)Yes,because the other passenger's discount must have been negotiated illegally.
• E)Yes,because any difference in the fares must be based on the location of the seat on the plane.

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Definitions:

Secured Loan

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Priority

The order in which rights, obligations, or claims are ranked or considered, often in a legal context.

Default

Failure to fulfill a duty or obligation, typically in the context of financial agreements such as failing to make loan payments.

Obtaining Control

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