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

Dacre said he was "totally unaware" of this, adding: "When I was a journalist, airlines were very relaxed about giving details."

From BBC

Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, has been growing its customer base to include more cruise operators and residential homes — and, increasingly, airlines.

From MarketWatch

I was scheduled to fly a budget airline from London to Paris, but my flight was cancelled on the day I was supposed to fly out.

From MarketWatch

"Travellers should contact their airlines to get most up-to-date flight status information," the statement said.

From BBC

But the airline groups pointed to "chronic border control understaffing" as well as "unresolved technology issues" pertaining to automation.

From Barron's