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

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The aircraft will also feature Qantas’ first in-flight Wellbeing Zone, located between Economy and Premium Economy cabins. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Governed by unpredictable Uranus, this Air sign loves nothing more than to shock and surprise the people around them, and this costume brings back an iconic pop culture moment with a touch of in-flight glamour. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 Delta passengers can now play the carrier’s Sky Hopper game by connecting to the in-flight Wi-Fi and competing to win a $400 Delta gift card each month through April 24, 2025, according to the airline. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024 American Airlines will add oat milk creamer to its in-flight menu after animal welfare advocates successfully petitioned the carrier to introduce a vegan creamer option. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in-flight 

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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“In-flight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-flight. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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