In 1914, commercial flying was revolutionized when the first scheduled airline flight took off from St. Petersburg, Florida, and landed in Tampa, Florida. This historic flight was operated by the St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line and marked the beginning of commercial aviation, making air travel more accessible to the public. The flight covered a distance of approximately 21 miles and took around 23 minutes, showcasing the potential of airplanes for passenger transport.
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