Define and discuss the length of haul and capacity of air carriers. How does this relate to intermodal competition?
Air carriers are long haul freight transporters. The average length of haul is currently about 1,400 miles. The average length of haul for passenger travel is about 1,000 miles, far greater than either bus or rail.
Recent developments have seen aircraft of greater capacity being added to some lanes with the larger airplanes 375 persons or 90-100 tons of freight. Airlines are trying to do a better job of sizing aircraft to routes to trim cost.
Air freight shipments tend to be small, less than 500 pounds and less packaging may be required that for shipments moving via surface carriers.
Air carriers are reasonably reliable except when weather conditions interfere. However, accessibility may be a problem for some users, given the distance to a major airport. However, the overall speed of air travel may offset that to some extent. In the short haul market, up to 500 miles trucks compete effectively on an overnight door-to-door basis.
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