B2 verb Neutral

airline

/ˈeərlaɪn/

A company that provides regular services for transporting passengers or goods by aircraft. It refers to the business entity that manages flight schedules, ticket sales, and the operation of a fleet of planes.

Beispiele

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1

I need to contact the airline to find out if my flight has been delayed.

I need to contact the airline to find out if my flight has been delayed.

2

The airline is required to provide compensation to passengers for cancellations within their control.

The airline is required to provide compensation to passengers for cancellations within their control.

3

Which airline are you guys using for the trip to Japan?

Which airline are you guys using for the trip to Japan?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
airline
Verwandt
airliner
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Merkhilfe

Visualize a 'line' (a route) drawn in the 'air' that connects two cities, owned by a specific company.

Schnelles Quiz

The ____ apologized for the long delay and provided vouchers for dinner.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: airline

Beispiele

1

I need to contact the airline to find out if my flight has been delayed.

everyday

I need to contact the airline to find out if my flight has been delayed.

2

The airline is required to provide compensation to passengers for cancellations within their control.

formal

The airline is required to provide compensation to passengers for cancellations within their control.

3

Which airline are you guys using for the trip to Japan?

informal

Which airline are you guys using for the trip to Japan?

4

Market deregulation in the 1970s led to a surge in competition among domestic airline providers.

academic

Market deregulation in the 1970s led to a surge in competition among domestic airline providers.

5

The merger between the two major airlines is expected to streamline operations and reduce overhead costs.

business

The merger between the two major airlines is expected to streamline operations and reduce overhead costs.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
airline
Verwandt
airliner

Häufige Kollokationen

budget airline a low-cost air carrier
major airline a large, well-established airline
airline industry the sector of the economy involving air travel
airline ticket a document confirming a seat on a flight
domestic airline an airline that operates within a single country

Häufige Phrasen

frequent flyer

a person who travels often by air and receives loyalty rewards

low-cost carrier

an airline that offers cheaper tickets by eliminating traditional services

flag carrier

an airline registered in a particular state that enjoys preferential rights

Wird oft verwechselt mit

airline vs airliner

An airline is the company that provides the service, whereas an airliner is the large physical aircraft used for passengers.

airline vs airport

The airline is the business that owns or leases the planes; the airport is the facility where the planes land and take off.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'airline' when referring to the organization or the business sector. It is a countable noun and often acts as a noun adjunct in phrases like 'airline pilot' or 'airline industry'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes say 'I will take the airline' when they mean 'I will take the plane' or 'I will fly with the airline'.

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Merkhilfe

Visualize a 'line' (a route) drawn in the 'air' that connects two cities, owned by a specific company.

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Wortherkunft

A compound word formed in the early 20th century from 'air' and 'line,' referring to a transportation route or company.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: one airline, two airlines. Commonly used as a noun adjunct before other nouns (e.g., airline staff).
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Kultureller Kontext

Many countries have 'flag carriers' which are seen as symbols of national identity and pride.

Schnelles Quiz

The ____ apologized for the long delay and provided vouchers for dinner.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: airline

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