AIRLINE Definition & Meaning

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airline

[air-lahyn]

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noun

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.
a direct line; beeline.
an airhose used to pipe air to a deep-sea diver, pneumatic drill, etc.

adjective

of or on an airline.

airline

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noun

1. a system or organization that provides scheduled flights for passengers or cargo
2. ( as modifier )
  an airline pilot
a hose or tube carrying air under pressure
a beeline

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of airline¹

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

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But after arriving at the airport less than an hour before departure, airline staff turned her away.

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So when the airline called that afternoon, Mr Shaikh was confused.

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Almost all those on board an Air India flight bound for London Gatwick Airport that crashed shortly after take-off in western India have died, the airline has confirmed.

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Engine manufacturer GE Aerospace said it was sending a team to India to help with the investigation, while Boeing said it was offering its full support to the airline.

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More than 240 people were on board the flight when it was involved in what the airline called a "tragic accident".

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airlight air-line

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