Learn about flying
The flight we are talking about, which provides the world's shortest airline service, is operated by 'LoganAir', which has been providing service here for the last 50 years. This flight is discussed all over the world because it takes passengers to their destination in just 53 seconds.
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How do these airlines complete the journey in 53 seconds?
Now you must be wondering how close is the destination of this flight, where it reaches in the blink of an eye. Let us tell you, this flight covers a distance of 1.7 miles (2.7 kilometers). It takes only 53 seconds to cover this distance. This flight flies between two islands of Scotland, Westray and Papa Westray.
Why do flights here fly for such a short time?
Actually, there is no bridge between these two islands, Westray and Papa Westray. The sea water is not suitable for running boats and ferries. After which the Scottish government started the world's shortest commercial flight in the year 1967. Let us tell you, usually this flight reaches its destination in about 90 seconds, but if the weather is clear and the winds are favorable, then it takes 53 to 59 seconds i.e. less than a minute to reach the destination.
Know how this flight service is
There is no crew member or co-pilot in this flight to cover a distance of 1.7 miles (2.7 kilometers). There is only one pilot in the flight. Along with this, only 8 passengers can travel in this flight at a time. Under normal circumstances, the world's shortest commercial flight reaches its destination between 90 to 120 seconds, but if the weather conditions are good then this journey can be completed in just 53 seconds.
Know your flight fare
If you also want to travel in the flight of the world's smallest airline service, then you may have to spend from Rs 1,866 to Rs 4,941 for this. Let us tell you, the government gives subsidy to the people living in Westray and Papa Westray (Westray to Papa Westray Flight), so their fare is less than the tourists from all over the world. Talking about the population of both the islands, 690 people live here, in which the number of people in Westray is 4,941 and the number of people in Papa Westray is 90.
