in-flight
While cruising altitude
In-flight describes things that happen or are provided while an aircraft is airborne: in-flight entertainment, in-flight meal, in-flight turbulence.
The term occasionally applies to rockets or missiles during their trajectory.
Hyphenated when used as an adjective before a noun, though sometimes written as one word or two.
Measured height above reference
- airspaceRegulated overhead flight zone
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
- autopilotAutomated vehicle guidance system
cruising · cabin · pressurization · aerodynamics · jetstream · ascent · descent · pilot
Vehicle passenger restraint
- tray-tableHinged flat dining surface
- reclineLie back at ease
- legroomSpace below a seat
- armrestChair's lateral support
window-seat · aisle · boarding · disembarkation · carry-on · lavatory · fasten · turbulence
Occasion for nourishment
- snackLight between-meal fare
- beverageLiquid for consumption
- cartVehicle for hauling
- trayShallow portable platform
catering · menu · drinks · peanuts · pretzels · refreshments · coffee · juice
Recorded visual narrative
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- Wi-FiWireless network standard
- musicOrganized auditory art
playlist · touchscreen · noise-cancelling · earbuds · games · magazine · documentary · sitcom
Act of going away
- arrivalAct of reaching destination
- layoverBreak between connecting flights
- jetlagFatigue from crossing timezones
- itineraryPlanned sequence of destinations
connecting · redeye · long-haul · transatlantic · domestic · international · direct · nonstop
altitude
Measured height above reference
- airspaceRegulated overhead flight zone
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
autopilot · cruising · cabin · pressurization · aerodynamics · jetstream · ascent · descent · pilot · airspeed
seatbelt
Vehicle passenger restraint
- tray-tableHinged flat dining surface
- reclineLie back at ease
- legroomSpace below a seat
armrest · window-seat · aisle · boarding · disembarkation · carry-on · lavatory · fasten · turbulence · announcement
meal
Occasion for nourishment
tray · catering · menu · drinks · peanuts · pretzels · refreshments · coffee · juice · kosher
movie
Recorded visual narrative
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- Wi-FiWireless network standard
music · playlist · touchscreen · noise-cancelling · earbuds · games · magazine · documentary · sitcom · comedy
departure
Act of going away
- arrivalAct of reaching destination
- layoverBreak between connecting flights
- jetlagFatigue from crossing timezones
itinerary · connecting · redeye · long-haul · transatlantic · domestic · international · direct · nonstop · delay
in-flightgrounded
Stable and realistic
on the ground · landed · stationary · parked · taxiing