Aerolínea (en. Airline)
/a.eɾoˈlin.e.a/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Company responsible for the transportation of people or goods by airplane.
The airline offers direct flights to several international cities.
La aerolínea ofrece vuelos directos a varias ciudades internacionales.
Organization that operates regular or charter air routes.
The airline has significantly improved its customer service.
La aerolínea ha mejorado su servicio al cliente considerablemente.
Agency that coordinates air transport within a country and internationally.
I bought my ticket through a famous airline.
Compré mi billete a través de una aerolínea famosa.
Etymology
It derives from the Greek 'aero' meaning air, and 'línea' which comes from the Latin 'linea'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Low-cost airline
Airline that offers reduced fares and limited services.
aerolínea de bajo costo
National airline
Airline that operates within a specific country.
aerolínea nacional
Airline schedules
Calendar that publishes the departure and arrival times of flights.
horarios de la aerolínea
Related Words
Flight
Journey made by an airplane between two points.
vuelo
Ticket
Document that allows boarding a flight.
billete
Airport
Facility where airplanes land and take off.
aeropuerto
Slang Meanings
Aircave
When I flew with that aircave, I was surprised by how comfortable it was.
Cuando volé con esa aerocueva, me sorprendió lo cómodo que era.
Flycheap
That flycheap always has the cheapest flights.
Esa vuelaque siempre tiene los vuelos más baratos.