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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Available in a beautiful black shade, the buttoned sweater is a versatile addition to your travel wardrobe that will keep you cozy in-flight while even looking stunning at a nice dinner on the town. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024 Choose among an array of gifts to enhance in-flight comfort, including a travel-sized Theragun to ease muscle cramps, an intelligent Dyson Airwrap, and a premium hydrating face mask. Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024 The decision followed a Jan. 5 in-flight blowout of a door panel on an Alaska Airlines ALK.N jet that exposed ongoing safety and quality issues at Boeing. Mike Spector, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024 Frontier Airlines, known for its cheap fares and fees for everything from bringing a backpack to buying an in-flight drink, is making a bid for wealthy travelers’ wallets. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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