1. The air travel, today, is the fastest, most comfortable and prestigious mode of transport. 2. It can cover very difficult terrains like high mountains, dreary deserts, dense forests, and long oceanic stretches with great ease, serving India (varied relief and terrain) adequately. 3. In India, it is because of air travel that visits to the northeastern part of the country marked by dissected relief, big rivers, dense forests, frequent floods and international frontiers has become much convenient and easier. 4. Air transport is essential in providing for import and export of various goods. 5. It also provides for quick relief measures and rescue operations in difficult times of natural calamities and disasters.