airline

[ air-lahyn ]

noun

1. Aeronautics.
   1. a system furnishing air transport, usually scheduled, between specified points.
   2. the airplanes, airports, etc., of such a system.
   3. Often airlines. a company that owns or operates such a system.
2. a direct line; beeline.
3. an airhose used to pipe air to a deep-sea diver, pneumatic drill, etc.

adjective

1. of or on an airline.

airline

/ ˈɛəˌlaɪn /

noun

1. 1. a system or organization that provides scheduled flights for passengers or cargo
   2. ( as modifier )

      an airline pilot

2. a hose or tube carrying air under pressure
3. a beeline

Word History and Origins

Origin of airline¹

First recorded in 1910–15; air ¹ + line ¹

Example Sentences

The Trump University fraud was a classic example, as are his seemingly endless string of business failures: a startup pro football league, an airline, his Atlantic City casinos.

From Salon

A flight attendant suffered minor injuries, the airline said in a statement, adding that no passengers were hurt.

From BBC

The airline said it had also suspended flights to Haiti "pending further evaluation".

From BBC

Spirit is a low-cost airline, based in Florida, which flies throughout the United States, Caribbean and Latin America.

From BBC

“It is a big loss for the industry,” said Mr Bijoor, adding it will be a monumental task for the mother brand Air India to simply “copy, paste and exceed” the high standards set by Vistara, given that it’s a much smaller airline that’s being gobbled up by a much larger one.

From BBC