Air Travel

       After the Second World War, air travel for passengers took place. Bomber aircraft were replaced with commercial airplanes. The first airline was the USSR’s Aeroflot (1956) and it offered jetliner services. As at that time, flights were expensive and limited to a handful of people who could afford the price. But ever since the  1970s, the air travel has been affordable. The deregulation of the airline industry by various governments reduced the barriers to establishment of new airlines.

      Now airplanes are the second fastest vehicle after space travel. Their speed has made it possible for travelers to spend less time to different countries and within. Consequently, those flight vehicles have made the word a smaller place. This means of transport has also led to the development of the industry of aviation. Hence it has also contributed to the increase of employment by the years. When travelling by air, you are asked for certain documents in order to proceed with your trip. These could be passport, travelling visa and of course, the ticket used to book a flight. Tickets have different prices pending on the airline, the destination or the season. Air flights are immensely enjoyable as they possess the moments where you are on the air. You look through your window to admire views you would have to look up to the sky if you were on land. Aren’t you wowed? Airplanes have a high speed and reliability. But let’s not forget the cost or the fact that adverse weather conditions affect flights dramatically.

Water Travel

      On water, the means to travel are altogether called watercraft. These could involve ships, boats or sailboats. Ships were invented in the 19^th century. The first regular and reliable ocean liner service was RMS Britannia. Since the mid-20^th century, most ocean liners have been retired or refitted to become cruise ships.

     Cruises are magnificent and worth giving them a try. They are ships that relatively have facilities of a hotel. They can entail rooms, restaurants, entertainment, lounge bars, fitness facilities and spas. Although not as popular as other types of trips, cruise ships are driven to various islands in a bit to enjoy the natural attraction of oceans 24 hours for 6 days. Wonderful! Isn’t it? Let’s keep in mind though, that it is also another type of transportation that is highly affected by weather conditions.

Rail Travel

     These are wheeled vehicles that run on rail tracks. The first railway was opened in England in 1825. Railway was faster and cheaper and people would prefer it. However the spikes caused by the wheels of the rail made it less popular. The American Rail Travel became even more reputable because of the long-distance coverage.

     Rails are separated into a number of wagons, of which one of them is an established canteen. Trains can travel large distances and they are cheaper than flights. This mode of transport isn’t excluded from the effects of unwholesome weather conditions. Another good thing about it is that it is impervious of traffic congestion.

Road travel

    This is most common type of transport. Buses are leading figures in this travel. Buses unite a  country through its road network. It is the cheapest public transport and it’s accessible by all classes of income earners. Climatic conditions also tell on this type of travel

3 criteria to consider before deciding on a type of transport

     Thanks to technological innovations through these years, travelling to far distances and places you only imagine is attainable. It has aided commercial and leisure activities exceedingly and has exposed humanity from one dimension of the globe to the other. So in your next trip, are you flying, taking a bus, using the train or going on a cruise?