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World's Shortest Flights

There are various short flights in the world in order to save travel time for people. A few of them are - Shortest commercial flight is a 1.7 miles route between two Scottish islands. The flight between Westray and Papa Westray near the mainland of Orkney lasts just 57 seconds and it costs $51 (Return) or 45 pounds for a "Sightseer fare". It is used by local Islanders, Teachers, Doctors, Police officers and even by local banker. The route from airline Loganair, only major UK airline owned and headquartered in Scotland. Privately owned Logan Air was founded in 1962 and has 30 aircraft in its fleet. The Orkney Inter -Isles air service connects the Orkney mainland with six outer islands Eday, North Ronaldsay, Papa westray, Sanday, Stronsay and Westray - and the airline saw its millionth passenger in October last. It is an essential life-line service for the people of Orkey, connecting the individual islands via a convenient air link.      The flight are serviced by t