20.Disadvantage of Air Transport

In spite of many advantages, air transport has some disadvantage also.

· Risky: Air transport is the riskiest form of transport because a minor accident may put a substantial loss to the goods, passengers and the crew. The chances of accidents are greater in comparison to other modes of transport.

· Very Costly: Air transport is considered costlier as compare to other mode of transport. The operating cost of aero-planes are higher and it involves a great deal of expenditure on the construction of aerodromes and aircraft. Because of this reason the fare of air transport is high that common people can’t afford it.

· Small Carrying Capacity: The aircrafts have small carrying capacity and therefore these are not suitable for carrying bulky and cheaper goods. The load capacity cannot be increased as it is found in case of rails.

· Unreliable: Air transport is unreliable as it depends of the weather forecast. Normally if the weather is not certain the flight may get delayed.

· Huge Investment: Air transport requires huge investment for construction and maintenance of aerodromes. It also requires trained, experienced and skilled personnel which involves a substantial investment.