airline

[air-lahyn] / ˈɛərˌlaɪn /

NOUN

air carrier

Synonyms

WEAK

air passenger carrier air service air shuttle air taxi charter airline commercial airline commuter airline

Example Sentences

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President Trump said the U.S. government could take over Spirit Airlines, an ailing budget carrier, to save jobs and the airline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

If you have booked a flight and it is cancelled the airline is obliged to get you to your destination or offer a refund.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

And while overall airline spending increased 8%, the company saw 12% growth in premium-cabin spending.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

As a result, the airline warned Thursday that it could lose money in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The psychologist gave Reggie an analogy relating to airline travel.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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