The flight delay
Example: Flight delay postpones scheduled departure or arrival time
Definition
"The flight delay" refers to the postponement of the scheduled departure or arrival time of an airplane. It commonly occurs due to various factors such as weather conditions, technical issues, or air traffic control, affecting passengers' travel plans and schedules.
Etymology
The phrase "the flight delay" originates from the combination of "flight," derived from Old English 'flyht' meaning the act of flying, and "delay," from Old French 'delaier,' meaning to postpone or defer. Together, they describe the situation where an airplane's journey is postponed.
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"The flight delay" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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