in-flight

American

[in-flahyt] / ˈɪnˌflaɪt /

Or inflight

adjective

done, served, or shown during an air voyage.

an in-flight movie.

in-flight British

adjective

provided during flight in an aircraft

in-flight meals

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Etymology

Origin of in-flight

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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Campaigners have also alleged that the aircraft had experienced previous technical problems, including an in-flight fire, though investigators have not publicly linked any such incidents to the crash.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

I am reminded of that whole Gulf of America business, which allowed the administration to browbeat domestic airlines into geographical revisions of their in-flight maps.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

See more: Starlink signs a new airline customer as it races to be the top in-flight internet provider.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Delta Air Lines selected Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi, planning a 2028 rollout, opting against SpaceX’s Starlink service.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

They are reading their in-flight magazines and sipping ginger ale.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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