mid-flight

British  

adjective

1. during a flight; whilst airborne

   a mid-flight celebration

   doors opening mid-flight

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noun

1. during a flight; whilst airborne

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mid-flight

But just as he found hope in reuniting with them, he also learned that they had mysteriously disappeared mid-flight en route to Okinawa.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

Its long range, ability to be refueled mid-flight and capacity to carry large payloads have made it crucial in past U.S. wars.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

The Delta direct flight to Boston was special for one family, who managed to secure match tickets mid-flight.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

Its chief rival, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin, has submitted a proposal that eliminates the need for mid-flight propellant transfer, a key challenge for SpaceX, according to the New York Times.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2025

This, however, had to be put off until later due to the actual great black-backed gull snatching him mid-flight and lifting him by its talons high into the air.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el