How did aviation change the travel experience?

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Focusing on commercial aviation in the late 20th century, the essay examines the traveler experience, particularly in the context of transcontinental flights. It highlights that air travel remains a minority option within Great Britain, comprising less than 1 percent of total passenger travel in the 1990s. The discussion contrasts air transport with road and rail, emphasizing its speed and higher costs, while acknowledging its role as a long-distance travel mode akin to shipping.