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How long was the St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line in service?
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In operation for a mere 4 months, the St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line made history as the first scheduled passenger airline in the United States. Operating from January to May 1914, it utilized Benoist XIV flying boats to transport passengers and mail across the 22 miles separating St. Petersburg and Tampa in Florida, revolutionizing air transportation and paving the way for the future of commercial aviation.
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