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The passengers deplaned and were bused to the terminal.—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026 The truck hit a Boeing 737 operated by United Airlines and the 122 passengers onboard were forced to deplane via stairs, a United Airlines spokeswoman said in an email.—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 In Germany, however, travelers deplaned at the Frankfurt airport Tuesday afternoon following a flight from Dubai.—Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026 Officials say both occupants were able to deplane safely on their own.—Fox19 Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deplane