Air freight is more expensive than road or sea freight. However, it’s the best option when fast, secure delivery is essential. For example, air freight may suit you if you need to deliver items that are fragile, perishable or otherwise time-sensitive, or if you have an urgent deadline to meet. Potential benefits of air freight over road or sea freight include: increased control over deliveries, due to reduced transit times less risk of damage, theft or loss of goods in some cases, lower insurance premiums due to lower exposure to risk reduced need for spending on labour and packaging costs.