The airplane rendered previous modes of air travel almost obsolete: “Before the Wright brothers took to the air in their powered airplane, the only means of air transportation was the hot air balloon” (Benson, et al.). Compared to a hot air balloon that had to rise before it could travel, the airplane, flying ten feet per second, was much faster. “Ballooning became a favorite pastime in Europe in the late eighteenth century, but those balloons were not steerable, so passengers were at the mercy of the weather and wind” …show more content…
When travelers fly to another state or to another country, they book their flight but there are many options including first class or economic, and seats. That is a luxury of flying, although it was not always this nice. As time went on, the mechanics and the ride improved with technology, making airplanes a luxurious way to travel. In today’s day and age, we have jet engines flying 500+ MPH, large airplanes carrying hundreds of passengers, and so much more. So, for America, the Wright brothers invention gave a comfortable way to