: an air transportation system including its equipment, routes, operating personnel, and management
: a straight line through the air between two points
Examples of airline in a Sentence
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Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
In 2023, the airline reported a net loss of $194 million in the first quarter, and a net income of $2.6 billion for the full year.
—Leo Sands, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Several of the passengers are also suing the airline and Boeing for $1 billion.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The Hungarian budget airline plans to operate 10% of its flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030 and is working with U.K.-based biofuel company, Firefly, which turns sewage into fuel.
—Alex Wood Morton, Fortune Europe, 16 Apr. 2024
Travelers can book these flights from Cincinnati on Southwest’s website, its mobile app, or even through the airline’s major credit card partner, Chase, by redeeming Ultimate Rewards points.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2024
Read about the turbulent issue of airline dress code policies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
The Israeli airline continues to offer five flights a week from Miami International Airport.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Other than the preferential visas, sanctions on Russian air carriers and reciprocal bans on Western airlines have slashed the destinations where Russian nationals can escape their frigid winter, making already-popular Thailand an easier choice.
—TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Sanya Mansoor, Time, 2 Apr. 2021
In the searing heat, the air lines on the fire truck blew, locking the brakes and immobilizing the vehicle.
—Lauren Williams, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2020
Three two-man teams were taking 15-minute stints of exploring the vault Wednesday, using glow sticks and air lines.
—Vinny Vella, Philly.com, 13 June 2018
Noun
The Federal Aviation Administration had earlier grounded Alaska Airlines flights nationwide at the airline’s request.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
In 2023, the airline reported a net loss of $194 million in the first quarter, and a net income of $2.6 billion for the full year.
—Leo Sands, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
Several of the passengers are also suing the airline and Boeing for $1 billion.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The Hungarian budget airline plans to operate 10% of its flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030 and is working with U.K.-based biofuel company, Firefly, which turns sewage into fuel.
—Alex Wood Morton, Fortune Europe, 16 Apr. 2024
Travelers can book these flights from Cincinnati on Southwest’s website, its mobile app, or even through the airline’s major credit card partner, Chase, by redeeming Ultimate Rewards points.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2024
Read about the turbulent issue of airline dress code policies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
The Israeli airline continues to offer five flights a week from Miami International Airport.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
Other than the preferential visas, sanctions on Russian air carriers and reciprocal bans on Western airlines have slashed the destinations where Russian nationals can escape their frigid winter, making already-popular Thailand an easier choice.
—TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Noun
State House Republicans did more than just verbally condemn Delta, and passed a bill that would revoke a jet fuel tax break that would likely cost the air line millions of dollars.
—Sanya Mansoor, Time, 2 Apr. 2021
In the searing heat, the air lines on the fire truck blew, locking the brakes and immobilizing the vehicle.
—Lauren Williams, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2020
Three two-man teams were taking 15-minute stints of exploring the vault Wednesday, using glow sticks and air lines.
—Vinny Vella, Philly.com, 13 June 2018
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“Airline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airline. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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airline
noun
air·line
-ˌlīn 
: a system of transportation by airplanes including its routes, equipment, and workers
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