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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While airlines based in the Middle East account for only 9.5 percent of global capacity, they play an outsized role they have developed into a major hub for long-haul travel between Europe and Asia.

From Barron's

“We are working hard to support all our stakeholders, including airlines, airports, the TSA, and most importantly, American travelers who deserve better.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The economic impact of the crisis has begun to bite around the world, with governments looking to cut energy consumption and airlines scaling back flights.

From Barron's

Major airlines have canceled flights because of it.

From Barron's

Southwest had been the only major U.S. airline with a hedging program, which was designed to protect the company if fuel prices surged.

From Barron's