Jetway

[jet-wey]

Trademark.

1. an enclosed, telescoping, movable ramplike bridge connecting an airport terminal and an aircraft, for use by passengers in boarding and disembarking.

Example Sentences

Michael Holtz, CEO of travel firm SmartFlyer who uses the service often, says a private car service takes passengers to and from the lounge and the plane, which they board or disembark from via the jetway stairs.

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Coughing, he tried to leave the aircraft but collapsed at the exit and fell into the jetway.

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In the gate area, the two literally passed each other when Scott walked out of the jetway.

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He giggled and took big steps off the plane and down the Jetway.

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The jetway has now become a passing lane, where passengers eager to get on the aircraft first are sprinting ahead of others.

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