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Customs formalities 
Customs formalities can be very quickly complied with as 
compared to sea transport. 
5.
 
Goods of High Value 
It is suitable for carrying goods which are light in weight and high 
in value. For Example, diamonds, gold, silver etc. It is also useful for 
goods whose delivery is urgently required. 
6.
 
Special and Emergency Services 
A number of special services have been entrusted to air transport 
in recent years. In the event of natural calamities like drought, flood, 
famines, etc., food medicines and other essential items are dropped by air 
in the affected areas. Even when war breaks out between two countries, 
air services drop food, military equipment etc., to the armed forces.
Thus, air transport is highly useful in case of extraordinary situations to 
provide articles of necessities.
Disadvantages of Air Transport 
1. High 
Operating 
Costs 
The cost of operation of air transport is high when compared to 
other modes of transport. Hence, the fare for the passenger traffic and 
cargo charges are much higher than the rates of other transport services. 
2. Lower 
Capacity 
The 
carrying 
capacity of the aeroplanes is much less when 
compared to railway wagons and ships. Hence, heavy and bulky goods 
like iron ore, iron and steel, coal, wheat, etc., cannot be transported by 
air. 

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3. Weather 
Conditions 
Bad 
weather 
conditions 
adversely affect the working of air 
transport which may lead to higher operating costs. Hence, this factor 
may make air transport an unreliable mode of transport.