CBSE Class 10 Answered

• It is the fastest means of transport.
• Air transport provides comfortable, efficient and quick transport service. It is regarded as best mode of transport for transporting perishable goods.
• Air transport is regarded as the only means of transport in those areas which are not easily accessible to other modes of transport. North eastern parts of India can be easily accessed through air transport.
• It plays an important role in rescuing people in cases of natural calamity in regions which are not easily accessible by roads and railways.

Demerits of air transport

• Air transport is the costliest mode of transport. Not everyone can afford it.
• Most of the air transport are uncertain and the unreliable because these are controlled by weather condition. It is seriously affected by adverse weather conditions. Fog, snow and heavy rain weather may cause cancellation of some flights.
• In India not every city is connected by air transport.