lonelywombat
January 15th, 2013, 09:22
The shortest flight in the world take off and land in the same breath.
A video of this short flight is attached plus photos
http://www.theage.com.au/travel/travel- ... 2cql6.html (http://www.theage.com.au/travel/travel-news/prepare-for-takeoff--and-landing-worlds-shortest-air-route-20130115-2cql6.html)
There'll be no in-flight service on this Scottish airline route which can last just 47 seconds.
A Scottish airline has won a contract to operate the world's shortest flight, on a route in the Orkney Islands where journeys can last as little as 47 seconds.
The regional airline Loganair will continue to operate flights between Westray and Papa Westray islands, fending off competition from two rival operators.
The distance between the two locations stands at slightly more than a mile (1.6km) and can be travelled in as little as 47 seconds depending on the direction of the wind.
The shortest air route in the world, lasting as little as 47 seconds, can be found in Scotland's Orkney Islands
The Scottish airline has been running the world's shortest flight since the start of its inter-island service in the region in 1967. The flight between Westray and Papa Westray is currently priced at ┬г21 ($A32) return.
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The eight-seat Islander aircraft has also transported pupils from Papa Westray to Westray Junior High in 2009, when the ferry service between the islands was withheld during its refurbishment.
The travel writer Bill Bryson has previously cited Papa Westray as one of his favourite places in Britain.
The new three-year contract begins in April and the service will provide both passenger and freight transportation
A video of this short flight is attached plus photos
http://www.theage.com.au/travel/travel- ... 2cql6.html (http://www.theage.com.au/travel/travel-news/prepare-for-takeoff--and-landing-worlds-shortest-air-route-20130115-2cql6.html)
There'll be no in-flight service on this Scottish airline route which can last just 47 seconds.
A Scottish airline has won a contract to operate the world's shortest flight, on a route in the Orkney Islands where journeys can last as little as 47 seconds.
The regional airline Loganair will continue to operate flights between Westray and Papa Westray islands, fending off competition from two rival operators.
The distance between the two locations stands at slightly more than a mile (1.6km) and can be travelled in as little as 47 seconds depending on the direction of the wind.
The shortest air route in the world, lasting as little as 47 seconds, can be found in Scotland's Orkney Islands
The Scottish airline has been running the world's shortest flight since the start of its inter-island service in the region in 1967. The flight between Westray and Papa Westray is currently priced at ┬г21 ($A32) return.
t
The eight-seat Islander aircraft has also transported pupils from Papa Westray to Westray Junior High in 2009, when the ferry service between the islands was withheld during its refurbishment.
The travel writer Bill Bryson has previously cited Papa Westray as one of his favourite places in Britain.
The new three-year contract begins in April and the service will provide both passenger and freight transportation