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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An Ookla survey published last month found that both Hawaiian and Qatar Airlines offered the fastest in-flight Wi-Fi, at over 100Mbps in median download rates, compared to other airway providers. Omar Havana, PC Magazine, 10 July 2025 In addition to the time and comfort benefit, the carrier also provides Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi and has offered the service free of charge on all flights since May 2023. AFAR Media, 9 July 2025 Earlier this year, Singapore Airlines completely banned power banks from being used or charged in-flight. July 7, CBS News, 7 July 2025 As a result, in-flight service now ends about 10 minutes earlier, and passengers must raise their seatbacks and stow tray tables sooner. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 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 18 Jul. 2025.

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