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Since the Wright brothers took their first flight, air travel has overtaken other means of transportation for long-distance travel for both commercial and leisure purposes. However, with the ongoing recession, vacations, especially long-distance journeys or travel by air, have been eliminated from the budgets of many individuals and families.

Business travel has also been curtailed. Nonetheless, for business transactions, the prevailing wisdom remains that face-to-face interaction is optimal whenever possible. In many instances, air travel remains the most convenient way to get from point A to point B, if not the most enjoyable means of doing so. Air travel may also be the most economical means of travel, in terms of cash spent as well as time saved.

Time Is Money

The speed of air travel is an obvious advantage, especially for business travelers and others for whom getting to the destination isn't half the fun. While air travel is usually more expensive than other forms of travel, the cost is often offset by the savings in time. This is especially important for business-related travel.

However, in some instances, train travel is actually more expensive than airfare. For instance, according to a 2008 article in The Economist, travel from San Diego to Phoenix by plane would take 2.5 hours and cost $124 round trip. The same trip by train would require 33 hours and cost $300.

Fear of Flying

Many people are fearful fliers, while others refuse to fly. Yet statistics consistently show that flying is a far safer means of transportation than driving. According to statistics compiled by the National Traffic Safety board (NTSB) and reported on the Live Science website, 44,000 people died in automobile accidents in the United States in 2007. During the same year, 44 people died in domestic air crashes.

In most instances, air travel is also safe for expectant mothers. MayoClinic.com reports that air travel is safe for pregnant women in all but the very latest stages of pregnancy. However, the trip may be more pleasant for the woman during the second trimester.

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