The airline
Example: Airline operates flights transporting passengers between destinations
Definition
"The airline" refers to a company that provides air transport services for passengers or cargo. It operates scheduled flights between various destinations, managing aircraft, crews, and logistics to facilitate travel and transportation through the air.
Etymology
The term "the airline" originates from the combination of "air," referring to the atmosphere through which aircraft fly, and "line," meaning a route or course. The phrase came into use in the early 20th century as commercial air travel developed, denoting companies running fixed air routes. Did you know? The word "airline" captures the idea of a 'line' in the air connecting different places.
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"The airline" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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