airline

[air-lahyn] / ˈɛərˌlaɪn /

NOUN

air carrier

Synonyms

WEAK

air passenger carrier air service air shuttle air taxi charter airline commercial airline commuter airline

Example Sentences

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The airline expects second-quarter fuel price per gallon to be $4.26 to $4.36, anticipating recapturing at least 40% of increased costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

They show up directly in inflation data like PCE but also affect shipping, airline fares, food production, utilities, packaging, business profit margins and consumer psychology.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

The investment fund Castlelake revealed late on Friday that it was in the early stages of considering an offer for the Luton-based airline, but had not yet approached the firm's board.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Investment firm Castlelake on Friday said it was in the early stages of considering a potential offer for the U.K. budget airline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

El’s mom had won a set of airline tickets at work, and she immediately offered the second ticket to Lucy.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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