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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As details of the crash emerged in news reports, his heart sank: The plane was a Canadair Regional Jet, or CRJ in airline parlance, the same aircraft that Sam piloted.

From The Wall Street Journal

The largest impact this shutdown might have is on airline travel with 95 percent of TSA employees deemed essential workers.

From Salon

In an earnings call, CEO Michael Rousseau says the airline saw “very strong demand in the last two months of the year,” which helped top expectations in 4Q.

From The Wall Street Journal

Forecasts for deeper engine repairs and overhauls by airlines trying to keep older planes flying amid a shortage also bode well for aftermarket sales of those companies, said the analysts.

From MarketWatch

Americans are facing rising costs for an array of services, including airline tickets and hospital care.

From The Wall Street Journal