Air transport is the most safe, quick and comfortable system of carrying people and materials from one place to another. Main advantages and disadvantages of air transport can be described as follows:
Advantages Or Benefits Of Air Transport
1. Highest Speed
It is fastest among all the means of transportation (i.e. road, water and railway transport). So, people and goods can be transported more quickly in less time.
2. Suitability
Air transport is suitable to carry perishable goods (such as fruits, vegetables, fish etc), valuable goods, medicines and emergency items.
3. No Barriers
Air transport can be operated without any physical barriers such as mountains, hills, forest, rivers etc.
4. Suitable For Long Distance
It is useful for long distance travel because it is convenience, comfortable and safe means of transport.
Disadvantages Or Drawbacks Of Air Transport
1. Costly Mode Of Transport
It is costlier than other forms of transport. It is beyond the reach of common people because of high fare.
2. Risky
Air transport is very risky means of transport because of high chances of accidents.
It is not suitable to carry bulky and cheaper materials because of its small carrying capacity.
4. Unreliable
Air transport is highly affected by climatic condition. So, there is no regularity and certainty in this means of transport.
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5. Huge Investment
It requires large amount of capital for construction, maintenance and operation of air transportation.
