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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The London-listed airline on Thursday said that while it wouldn’t provide full guidance for the year, it expected capacity growth of 15% in the first quarter and 20% in the second.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Shares of the London-listed airline trade 5.2% higher at 1,017 pence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But, for Douglas, ex-CEO of Abu Dhabi's Etihad airline, the inaugural flight is "the culmination of four years' worth of preparation".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Air India, a loss-making airline belonging to the Tata Group, can ill-afford to see its brand tarnished.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I am equal to an airline pilot and a car mechanic.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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