Definition of "airline" []

• A system for scheduled air transport of passengers and freight. (noun)
• A business providing a system of scheduled air transport. Also called airway. (noun)

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• "One peeve: dealing with what he calls "airline nonsense"—long lines, rising fees and canceled flights."
• "Additionally its Airbus A380 fleet was to be reconfigured to meet the changing demands of what he described as the airline's international customers."
• "Delta Air Lines Tuesday for what he called the airline's "unilateral partnership" with the region."