Synonyms for

Airline

Verb / ˈeˌrlaɪn / Another word for airline — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a company that provides air transportation for passengers or freight

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Antonyms

Common collocations

  • major airline
  • budget airline
  • national airline
  • international airline
  • airline ticket
  • airline industry
  • airline pilot
  • airline passenger

Word family

noun airline
adjective aerial
adverb aerially

Usage note

While 'airline' primarily refers to a company that operates aircraft for transporting passengers or cargo, it can also refer to a route or service provided by such a company. It is generally used in a neutral to formal register.

Example sentences

  1. The airline lost my luggage on my trip.
  2. We flew on a discount airline to save money.
  3. The airline canceled my flight due to bad weather.
  4. I prefer to fly with a specific airline because of their rewards program.
  5. The airline offers in-flight meals for purchase.

Quotes

  • The airline business is all about people. It's about being warm, friendly, and responsive to customers.
  • The airline industry has been the envy of the business world for decades.
  • I travel around the world, and there are a few constants: You're always going to run into some people who are negative, and you've got to be able to handle that. And there's always going to be a really long line at the airline counter.

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