in-flight

American

[in-flahyt] / ˈɪnˌflaɪt /

Or inflight

adjective

done, served, or shown during an air voyage.

an in-flight movie.

in-flight British

adjective

provided during flight in an aircraft

in-flight meals

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Etymology

Origin of in-flight

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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Starlink began servicing the airline industry in 2022, inking deals to provide in-flight wifi with carriers such as Hawaiian Airlines and airBaltic.

From MarketWatch

Free in-flight connectivity hasn’t always been a big deal, but it’s become increasingly important to airlines as they seek ways to stand out and cater to consumers who want to stay plugged in.

From MarketWatch

But O’Leary and easyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis have said they will likely choose an in-flight wifi partner eventually.

From MarketWatch

As of September 2025, Gogo provides air-to-ground in-flight connectivity to 6,529 aircraft, a 7% decline compared with a year earlier.

From MarketWatch

Perhaps the loudest: lobbyists and salespeople who have used open seating to zero in on a prospective client or lawmaker and plop down next to them for an in-flight pitch.

From The Wall Street Journal

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