in-flight

adjective

ˈin-ˈflīt How to pronounce in-flight (audio)
(ˌ)in-
: made, carried out, or provided for use or enjoyment while in flight
in-flight movies

Examples of in-flight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When a new flight is over, the algorithm is transferred back onto a simulator where it is fed new data gathered in-flight to learn from, create new rule sets and improve its performance. Tara Copp, Fortune, 12 May 2024 Some passengers enjoy a glass of wine or beer (often free on international flights) to accompany their in-flight meals and entertainment. Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024 Grab’s growth Hungate joined Grab after a stint as CEO of Singapore Airport Terminal Services, a food and logistics company known for providing in-flight catering services at Singapore’s Changi Airport. Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 27 Apr. 2024 JetBlue currently offers a variety of in-flight amenities such as 'Fly-Fi', free, high-speed Wi-Fi on every plane. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2024 What other refunds will be available? Airlines must also refund the costs of services customers paid for but then didn't receive on the flight, such as wifi, seat selection or in-flight entertainment, the Transportation Department said. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2024 These charges include services like seat selection, in-flight WiFi, and in-flight entertainment purchases. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2024 The recent in-flight loss of a door plug on another Boeing 737 MAX Alaska Airlines flight looks to be a quality process error (although the investigation is ongoing). Paul Eremenko, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024 Choosing flights can be a challenge, especially when balancing affordable fares with the need for in-flight comfort, safety and peace of mind. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-flight was in 1944

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Cite this Entry

“In-flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-flight. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

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