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

It was heartening to know that airline employees, albeit powerless, know about able-bodied passengers gaming system to skip the lines.

From The Wall Street Journal

Luton -- best known for its airport serving budget airlines and a football team with topsy-turvy fortunes -- was for centuries an industrial town.

From Barron's

An epic internet blackout that crippled airline IT systems and so much more?

From The Wall Street Journal

On social media, airports are warning travellers to check with their airline to determine the status of their flights.

From BBC

Ahead of the storm, the airline canceled around 350 flights for Friday and Saturday, representing roughly a fifth of its scheduled total flights.

From The Wall Street Journal