In Calculating Airfreight Rates,airlines Figure the Volume-Weight of the Shipment

question 22

Multiple Choice

In calculating airfreight rates,airlines figure the volume-weight of the shipment based on the volume yielding a certain weight value.As a result,

• A) the airline will charge the lesser of the volume-weight or the actual weight of the cargo.
• B) the airline will be more concerned about volume than weight.
• C) the airline will charge the higher of the volume-weight or the actual weight of the cargo.
• D) the airline will be concerned about the rates it will charge at different altitudes it flies.
• E) None of the above

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