deplanes

Leaves the cabin

Deplanes means exits an aircraft after landing.

The word is standard in aviation contexts: Passengers deplaned through the rear door.

It parallels other transportation verbs like disembark and detrain, though deplaning specifically refers to leaving airplanes.

disembarkation

exits

Departure points

emerges · vacates · leaves · egress · jetway · airstairs · tarmac · gate · arrival · touchdown

airport

terminal

At the endpoint

  • gateHinged barrier in fence
  • jetwayAirport passenger corridor
  • tarmacPaved airport surface

runway · customs · immigration · airline · apron · concourse · carousel · signage · connections

passengers

travelers

People on trips

families · crew · pilots · carry-on · aisle · seatbelt · cabin · announcement · intercom · welcome

arrival

luggage

Traveler's packed containers

greeters · family · layover · transit

Opposites
direction of aircraft movement

deplanesboards

Planks or governing bodies

embarks · gets on · loads · takes off

Family

deplane, deplaning, deplaned

Familiarity
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G