in-flight

adjective

ˈin-ˈflīt How to pronounce in-flight (audio)
(ˌ)in-
: made, carried out, or provided for use or enjoyment while in flight
in-flight movies

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An in-flight press briefing offered the Pope a chance to reply. Paul Elie, New Yorker, 8 May 2026 What to do during your flight Both Braunohler and Einsetler agreed that rest and relaxation are the keys to a comfortable in-flight experience for a long-haul trip. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 6 May 2026 Move Regularly During Long Flights Prolonged immobility in-flight interferes with normal venous blood flow in your legs. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026 The pioneering budget carrier was among the first to launch a business model that centered ultra-low fares and made almost every service, from in-flight beverages and seat selection to carry-on bags, an add-on fee. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-flight

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-flight was in 1944

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“In-flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-flight. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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