An airport authority's grant of operating rights to an airline implies what regarding service?

• A. They don't necessarily guarantee service
• B. They guarantee service
• C. They restrict airline operations
• D. They set concession rates

Answer: (A)

Granting operating rights means the airport allows an airline to use its facilities and schedule flights, but it does not commit that the airline will actually provide service. The decision to operate a route depends on market demand, the airline’s business plans, fleet availability, and regulatory approvals. So while the airport can grant access and the ability to run flights, it isn’t a guarantee that service will occur.

The other ideas aren’t the implication here: granting rights doesn’t restrict operations; it expands access for the airline. And concession rates, while relevant to how the airport charges for use of facilities, aren’t determined by simply granting operating rights.