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black flight

American  
[blak flahyt] / ˈblæk ˈflaɪt /

noun

  1. the movement of Black people from inner-city neighborhoods to the suburbs.


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The Biden administration issued final rules Wednesday to clarify when airlines must pay refunds for a delayed flight and to better disclose fees for baggage or canceling a reservation.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Two holidaymakers who met at an airport while waiting for their delayed flight are getting married.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2023

Samantha Jones dropped in for all of a minute by way of a trans-Atlantic phone call, explaining that a delayed flight would prevent her from attending her dinner.

From Salon • Aug. 25, 2023

Fliers who had to wait two or more hours for a delayed flight can choose among rebooking, a reservation credit or a refund.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2023

The woman, who had evidently been acting as watcher, stumbled as she attempted to spring in after them and delayed flight for an instant.

From Blacksheep! Blacksheep! by Nicholson, Meredith

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