1. In the article, and based on your own research, what were some of the factors that contributed to the accident? Some of the factors that contributed to the accident include pilot error, instrument landing system (ILS), and cockpit resource management (CRM). According to (Christina, 2013), pilot Lee Kang-Kook had a total of 9,793 hours of flying experience on aircraft such as the Boeing747, but he had only spent 43 hours flying a Boeing777 on 9 occasions. . It was also the first time he attempted to land at San Francisco Airport with a Boeing777. He was in training to obtain his Boeing777 license. The accident proved that an inexperienced pilot handling the plane could be risky. Reported by (McCown, 2013), the instrument landing system (ILS) was not activated and the crew was unable to use the instruments to align the aircraft with the runway. This led the crew to fly above the standard height for the approach, necessitating a sudden drop in speed and altitude as the aircraft approached the airport. As the crew reduced altitude and speed, they allowed their airspeed to drop significantly below approach speed, causing the plane to lose even more altitude and crash. This was due to the crew not using the plane's automatic throttle system to control speed. As stated (Bailey, 2013), cockpit resource management (CRM) is important during flights to ensure safety. Another pilot named Lee Jung Min was the training instructor of Lee Kang-Kook's Boeing777. According to (Irving, 2013), Lee Jung Min had 3,220 experience on Boeing777. Both failed to work together as a team to detect issues such as the plane's approach angle, altitude and speed, which ultimately led to the crash. If they had communicated with each other, the c...... middle of paper...... would be sold at a very low price for a limited time. If one is lucky, one might find additional savings on plane tickets. LCC also has its weaknesses. First, no seat assignments are available. Many LCCs grant seats to customers based on a first-come, first-served policy. For travelers traveling in a group, they may not be seated together. Secondly, there is a limited baggage allowance of 15 kg for most LCCs. Additional fees would be charged to customers if the baggage exceeds 15 kg. Third, there could be delays in recovery. As LCC travels back and forth on the same routes multiple times per day, small turnaround delays could add up and result in a delay of up to an hour or more. Finally, when a flight is canceled, LCC would pay minimum compensation, as stipulated by international aviation legislation. (Guide, no date)