Benefits:
[spoiler title=’Easy Access/Unbroken Journey’ style=’orange’ collapse_link=’false’]Air transport provides an unbroken journey over land and sea. It is the fastest and quickest means of transport. It follows the shortest and direct route as seas, mountains or forests do not come in the way of air transport and can carry goods and people to the areas which are not accessible by other means of transport. [/spoiler]
[spoiler title=’Rapidity’ style=’orange’ collapse_link=’false’]Air transport is the fastest mode of transport among all the modes. Air is the most suitable mode when time is an important factor.[/spoiler]
[spoiler title=’Emergency Services’ style=’orange’ collapse_link=’false’]Air is unique in that it can operate even when all other means of transport cannot be operated due to the floods or other natural disasters.[/spoiler]
[spoiler title=’Most Suitable for Carrying Light Goods of High Value’ style=’orange’ collapse_link=’false’]It is most suitable for carrying goods of perishable nature which require quick delivery and light goods of high value such as diamonds over long distances. Since air has a small carrying capacity air is not suitable to carry cheap and bulky goods.[/spoiler]
Drawbacks:
[spoiler title=’Expensive’ style=’yellow’ collapse_link=’false’]Air is the most expensive mean of transport. The initial investment to purchase the planes and the fares and maintenance are very costly and add up overtime. [/spoiler]
[spoiler title=’Unreliable’ style=’yellow’ collapse_link=’false’]Air transport is highly sensitive and controlled by weather conditions; unfavorable weather such as fog, snow or heavy rain may cause cancellation of scheduled flights.[/spoiler]
[spoiler title=’Breakdowns and Accidents’ style=’yellow’ collapse_link=’false’]Air transport is more susceptible to breakdowns and accidents than the other modes of transport and the parts are costly to repair and replace.[/spoiler]
[spoiler title=’Large Investment’ style=’yellow’ collapse_link=’false’]A large capital investment is necessary for the construction and maintenance of the planes and runways. Planes also require trained and skilled persons to operate the planes, who can be costly.[/spoiler]
