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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Prior to joining Traveler, Meredith worked at Southwest Airlines's in-flight magazine and the New York Observer. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026 The nature of the in-flight emergency is under investigation, the spokesperson said. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026 Consider this your shortcut to looking polished at the airport, staying comfortable in-flight, and feeling perfectly prepared from takeoff to touchdown. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026 The network also supports cell-to-satellite on select carriers and in-flight wifi on some airlines. Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026 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 10 Mar. 2026.

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