airline

American  

[air-lahyn] / ˈɛərˌlaɪn /

noun

1. 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.

2. a direct line; beeline.

3. an airhose used to pipe air to a deep-sea diver, pneumatic drill, etc.

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adjective

1. of or on an airline.

airline British  

/ ˈɛəˌlaɪn /

noun

1. 1. a system or organization that provides scheduled flights for passengers or cargo

   2. ( as modifier )

      an airline pilot

2. a hose or tube carrying air under pressure

3. a beeline

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Etymology

Origin of airline

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

Example Sentences

A spokesperson said: "With weather warnings in place we urge passengers to check the status of their flight with their airline before they travel to the airport."

From BBC

“I urge everyone to check with their airlines for flight status before coming to the airport,” a spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times

The airline said as a result, the plane was "attended by police prior to departure".

From BBC

The restrictions prompted a scramble among airlines to cancel flights slated to pass near Puerto Rico and Caribbean territories.

From The Wall Street Journal

The timing was right: Delta was looking for a new in-flight snack following a peanut shortage, a spokeswoman for the airline said.

From The Wall Street Journal