Use the following website to find the information (remember, this it your opportunity to go in and fiddle around - we will go over the answers so you know how to do it correctly if you happen to struggle):

https://www.alaskaair.com/content/cargo/rate-charts(Links to an external site.)

1. Which zone is Seattle in? (hint: look for cargo zone map in the "rates and surcharges" link)
2. What is the rate and rate basis for the security screening surcharge? (Hint: scroll to bottom of rates/surcharges page)
3. Using the rate calculator (just fill the mandatory fields)- what would the total charges for "foodstuffs" Priority and General Air Freight be from Houston to Los Angeles for a cubic foot shipment (12x12x12 inches) weighing 120 lbs? What is the Dimensional Weight of this shipment?
4. If the above shipment has dimensions of 20" x 50" x 50" - which is greater, the dimensional weight or the actual weight? What would the total shipment charge be? Why would it be more if the actual physical weight is the same as the above?

Now look at the Priority & General Air Freight Rates(Links to an external site.)and you can see how the calculator figures the rates. Notice that there is a minimum charge, and separate rates for the size of the box. Our 120-pound cubic foot is assessed at $0.77 cents per pound.

1. What is the minimum charge for any shipment from zone 10?

You can tinker with the calculator to see how different commodities and service times affect the rate you will pay.