deplane

Example Sentences

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She would be one the travelers who’d request a wheelchair while waiting to board but could easily deplane on her own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

The violations stem from 43 domestic flights between 2018 and 2021 in which passengers were stuck on the tarmac for more than three hours without being given a chance to deplane, according to the department.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2023

Deputies met the plane when it touched down at 12:35 p.m. and helped passengers deplane.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2023

Crews labored for hours to fix the problem, but ultimately passengers were forced to deplane and board another plane.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2022

“You will have your gear ready to deplane the moment we touch down. Is that clear?”

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers