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airfare

American  
[air-fair] / ˈɛərˌfɛər /
Or air fare

noun

  1. the price charged for transportation by airplane.


Etymology

Origin of airfare

First recorded in 1915–20; air 1 + fare

Example Sentences

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That seems particularly the case with agents, which are AI systems empowered to take actions on behalf of a user, like booking an airfare or initiating a refund on a purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beyond convenience, microtrips can also be more affordable than longer trips — an important factor as oil prices rise and airfares are already beginning to surge.

From Los Angeles Times

While Victoria Hupp, a 29-year-old mother of two from near Cleveland, has been a fan of Styles since his boy band days, she didn’t have room in her budget for airfare on top of tickets.

From The Wall Street Journal

With the war in Iran restricting the oil market and sending prices up, U.S. customers will likely have to shell out more for airfare soon.

From Los Angeles Times

Unlike sailings, though, they’re able to cancel unprofitable flights, and airfares are moving higher.

From The Wall Street Journal