: an air transportation system including its equipment, routes, operating personnel, and management
: a straight line through the air between two points
Examples of airline in a Sentence
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Mateo Rosiles, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
The Global Tastemakers awards are compiled from votes from more than 180 food and travel journalists on restaurants and bars, cities, hotels, airports, airlines, and cruises around the world.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
Perks like seatback TVs and onboard wifi services remain free, the airline noted.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
The airline’s new service from San Francisco to Taipei is now operating three times per week.
—Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration is taking a closer look at United after a series of almost a dozen incidents at the airline, United said in a March memo.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
The 50-liter capacity is qualified to handle your camping gear and spare clothes with room to spare, while the ergonomic design remains slim and well-suited for airline travel.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
For now, the airline has confirmed flights to Miami International Airport for Monday, Wednesday and Friday, said spokeswoman Stéphanie Armand.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2024
There are three classes of medical certificates issued by the FAA: first-class airline transfer pilot, second-class commercial pilot, and third-class private pilot.
—Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Sanya Mansoor, Time, 2 Apr. 2021
In the searing heat, the air lines on the fire truck blew, locking the brakes and immobilizing the vehicle.
—Lauren Williams, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2020
Three two-man teams were taking 15-minute stints of exploring the vault Wednesday, using glow sticks and air lines.
—Vinny Vella, Philly.com, 13 June 2018
Noun
The airport urged travelers to check with their airline for up-to-date flight status information.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
The Global Tastemakers awards are compiled from votes from more than 180 food and travel journalists on restaurants and bars, cities, hotels, airports, airlines, and cruises around the world.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
Perks like seatback TVs and onboard wifi services remain free, the airline noted.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
The airline’s new service from San Francisco to Taipei is now operating three times per week.
—Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration is taking a closer look at United after a series of almost a dozen incidents at the airline, United said in a March memo.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
The 50-liter capacity is qualified to handle your camping gear and spare clothes with room to spare, while the ergonomic design remains slim and well-suited for airline travel.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
For now, the airline has confirmed flights to Miami International Airport for Monday, Wednesday and Friday, said spokeswoman Stéphanie Armand.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2024
There are three classes of medical certificates issued by the FAA: first-class airline transfer pilot, second-class commercial pilot, and third-class private pilot.
—Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Noun
State House Republicans did more than just verbally condemn Delta, and passed a bill that would revoke a jet fuel tax break that would likely cost the air line millions of dollars.
—Sanya Mansoor, Time, 2 Apr. 2021
In the searing heat, the air lines on the fire truck blew, locking the brakes and immobilizing the vehicle.
—Lauren Williams, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2020
Three two-man teams were taking 15-minute stints of exploring the vault Wednesday, using glow sticks and air lines.
—Vinny Vella, Philly.com, 13 June 2018
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“Airline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airline. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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airline
noun
air·line
-ˌlīn 
: a system of transportation by airplanes including its routes, equipment, and workers
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