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airline

[ air-lahyn ]

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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

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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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Word History and Origins

Origin of airline¹

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

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In a report by the Tony Blair Institute, Sir Tony argues that the expected global rise in fossil fuel use and the doubling of airline travel over the next 20 years undermines current climate policies.

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Southwest Airlines is unveiling new fare bundles as controversial changes to the airline’s policies are set to take effect in the coming months.

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Iberia, Spain's national airline confirmed on X that despite the widespread power outage its systems were "operating at 100%".

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Gurr began dissecting the figure’s innards, working primarily with parts from the airline industry.

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Prosecutors have indicted former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on charges of bribery related to his former son-in-law's job at an airline.

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airlight air-line

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