Synonyms

airline

American

[air-lahyn] / ˈɛərˌlaɪn /

noun

Aeronautics.
1. a system furnishing air transport, usually scheduled, between specified points.
2. the airplanes, airports, etc., of such a system.
3. Often airlines a company that owns or operates such a system.
a direct line; beeline.
an airhose used to pipe air to a deep-sea diver, pneumatic drill, etc.

adjective

of or on an airline.

airline British

/ ˈɛəˌlaɪn /

noun

1. a system or organization that provides scheduled flights for passengers or cargo
2. ( as modifier )
  
  an airline pilot
a hose or tube carrying air under pressure
a beeline

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Etymology

Origin of airline

First recorded in 1910–15; air ¹ + line ¹

Example Sentences

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Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, the UAE and Israel all closed their airspaces to civilian traffic, at least in part, and multiple airlines cancelled flights to the Middle East.

From Barron's

Major international airlines suspended flights over large parts of the Middle East.

From Barron's

Dubai’s Emirates, for instance, is one of only a select group of airlines flying Airbus’ A380 jets, the largest commercial plane ever built, with room for more than 500 passengers.

From MarketWatch

Heathrow, the UK's busiest airport, urged travellers to check with their airline for updates.

From BBC

If you’re set to fly into one of those countries today, you may already have been advised by your airline that your flight has been canceled.

From The Wall Street Journal

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