in-flight

American  

[in-flahyt] / ˈɪnˌflaɪt /

Or inflight

adjective

1. done, served, or shown during an air voyage.

   an in-flight movie.

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in-flight British  

adjective

1. 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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in-flight

Free, fast in-flight internet has become a critical amenity for airlines to set themselves apart from the competition—and an opportunity for Amazon, Starlink and other providers that promises billions of dollars in the coming years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Delta is the only Big Four airline that doesn’t use Musk’s Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi service, choosing Amazon’s offering instead.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The planes flying longer distances are also getting a dedicated premium economy section called Premium Reserve, with seats and in-flight dining that are a step up from the airline’s existing extra legroom offering.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

In 2017, an editor at Blue Magazine, the in-flight magazine of Aegean Airlines, stumbled upon her workshop and featured her work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Shadow read the list of in-flight music channels available on transatlantic flights, and then he was looking at the map of the world with red lines on it that showed where the airline flew.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman