Which term describes a tour in which a tour operator buys all the seats on an airplane, train, or bus and resells them to travellers?

• A. Charter tour
• B. Commercial recreation
• C. Commercial site
• D. Consolidator

Answer: (A)

Charter tours involve a tour operator buying all seats on an airplane, train, or bus for a specific trip and then reselling the entire package to travelers. By owning the full capacity, the operator can guarantee space for the group, set a fixed price, and tailor the itinerary, dates, and included services (such as hotels and activities) to that particular tour. This differs from arrangements where a wholesaler or consolidator buys bulk seats from carriers and sells them to travel agents who then package and sell to individual customers; those setups typically don’t involve the operator directly controlling the entire tour experience. Charter tours are common for organized groups or trips that want predictable departures and a customized, all-in-one travel package.