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Airline

UK /["/ˈeəlaɪn/"]/US /["/ˈerlaɪn/"]/

Definition

a company that provides regular flights to take passengers and goods to different places

In simple words: A company that flies people or goods on airplanes.

Examples

  • I booked my flight with a new airline that just started operating.
  • The airline provides excellent customer service and comfortable seats.
  • Due to bad weather, the airline canceled several flights today.
  • My favorite airline often has promotions for international flights.
  • The airline's policy allows one carry-on bag per passenger.
  • There are many airline options when traveling from New York to London.

Usage notes

Use 'airline' when discussing travel and flights. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using in slang or very informal settings.

Grammar pattern

airline + noun (e.g. airline ticket)

Memory hint

Think of 'air' and 'line' — imagine a line of airplanes in the sky.

Collocations

  • big
  • large
  • major
  • operate
  • run
  • fly
  • fly
  • operate
  • business
  • company
  • industry

Synonyms

  • carrier
  • air carrier
  • flight service

Antonyms

  • ground transportation
  • bus service
  • train service

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'airline company' — 'airline' is already implied.
  • Using 'airlines' when referring to one specific company — 'airline' should be singular for one.
  • Mixing up 'airline' with 'airline ticket' — 'airline' is the company, not the ticket.