interline

¹ American  

[in-ter-lahyn] / ˌɪn tərˈlaɪn /

verb (used with object)

interlined, interlining

1. to write or insert (words, phrases, etc.) between the lines of writing or print.

2. to mark or inscribe (a document, book, etc.) between the lines.

3. to transfer (freight) from one carrier to another in the course of shipment.

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verb (used without object)

interlined, interlining

1. to transfer freight from one carrier to another in the course of shipment.

adjective

1. involving or indicating a transfer of passengers or freight from one carrier to another during travel or shipment.

   interline flights.

2. of or relating to transactions between competing carriers, especially airlines, by which passengers, baggage, and freight are transferred from one carrier to another using only one ticket or one check-in procedure from departure point to destination.

interline ² American  

[in-ter-lahyn] / ˈɪn tərˌlaɪn /

verb (used with object)

interlined, interlining

1. to provide (a garment) with an interlining.

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interline ¹ British  

/ ˌɪntəˈlaɪn, ˌɪntəˈlɪnɪˌeɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to write or print (matter) between the lines of (a text, book, etc)

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interline ² British  

/ ˌɪntəˈlaɪn /

verb

1. (tr) to provide (a part of a garment, such as a collar or cuff) with a second lining, esp of stiffened material

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Other Word Forms

• interliner noun
• interlining noun

Etymology

Origin of interline¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word interlīneāre. See inter-, line ¹

Origin of interline²

First recorded in 1470–80; inter- + line ²

Example Sentences

The application, filed on Friday, said the merger would boost competition, streamlining pricing of interline moves for thousands of customer locations.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition to partnerships like code shares, when an airline operates a flight on behalf of another, or alliances, most airlines also have relationships known as interline agreements that allow them to transfer passengers to flights on other carriers.

From New York Times

Interline agreements were common before the industry was deregulated in 1978 and have now fallen out of favor, especially among low-cost airlines whose pricing models differ so much from those of traditional carriers that they avoid such agreements, according to industry experts.

From Los Angeles Times

“Now, if a carrier cancels a flight, you miss a funeral or a wedding, you are out of luck. With an interline agreement, consumers are not put in that untenable situation.”

From Los Angeles Times

Charles Leocha, president of Travelers United, a nonprofit passenger advocacy group, agrees, saying: “I would like to see more interline agreements. That would be a big help.”

From Los Angeles Times

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