: traveling or involving a short distance
short-haul flights

Examples of short-haul in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The carrier increased fees for both the first and second checked bags by $5 for most domestic flights originating in the United States and on short-haul international routes, Delta confirmed to Travel + Leisure. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2024 Neighboring France introduced a similar ban on short-haul flights last year. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 27 Feb. 2024 The first-bag fee will rise to $35 from $30 for short-haul international flights including those to Canada. Mary Schlangenstein, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2024 Right Now First Class Delta's first class is the top cabin class on most domestic and short-haul international flights. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024 Notwithstanding the Israel-Hamas war and related turmoil in the Middle East, Egypt continued to be one of the most popular short-haul destinations for Tui’s customers, alongside the Canaries and Cape Verde, the company said. Hanna Ziady, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024 In Philadelphia, Sysco Leasing will get $4 million for 10 EV short-haul semi-tractors and 10 fast-charging plugs. Washington Examiner, 13 Jan. 2024 Long-haul passengers checked in 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) more luggage than short-haul passengers. Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2024 All of the top 10 routes were short-haul flights, although data revealed the 3,200-mile journey between Tokyo to Kathmandhu to be the world’s most turbulent long-haul route. Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of short-haul was in 1895

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“Short-haul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-haul. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

short-haul

adjective
-ˌhȯl
: traveling or involving a short distance
short-haul flights
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