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State five advantages and five disadvantage of air transport.

State five advantages and five disadvantage of air transport.

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Advantages.
• It is fast hence it can be used to transport perishable goods.
• There is less direct handling of goods on the way as airplanes may move to final destinations.
• The way is natural and free and does not need maintenance.
• It is suitable for long distance travelers especially from one continent to another.
• It is convenient as it has efficient interconnections between airlines all over the world.
Disadvantages.
• It causes noise pollution.
• It is expensive to construct and maintain airfields.
• It requires highly trained manpower.
• Airfields are not available in all places.
• It cannot be used to carry heavy and bulk goods.
• Unfavorable weather conditions may cause delay.
• It is an expensive mode of transport in terms of freight charges.

skilled writter answered the question on May 19, 2018 at 19:29

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