inflight
While planes cruise
Inflight (also in-flight or in flight) describes something occurring during air travel: inflight entertainment, inflight meal, inflight magazine.
The term applies to services, emergencies, or experiences happening while airborne: The pilot announced we'd experience some inflight turbulence.
Occasionally used for spacecraft or missiles in transit.
Pilot's control compartment
- cabinSimple wooden dwelling
- fuselageAircraft's central structure
- wingletUpturned aircraft tip extension
- seatbeltVehicle passenger restraint
tray-table · armrest · aisle · window-seat · galley · lavatory · bulkhead · pressurized
Occasion for nourishment
- beverageLiquid for consumption
- snackLight between-meal fare
- cateringSupplying prepared meals professionally
- cartVehicle for hauling
attendant · blanket · pillow · duty-free · menu · refreshments · complimentary · first-class
Travel from place to place
- legroomSpace below a seat
- jetlagFatigue from crossing timezones
- napBrief daytime rest
- boredomWeary disinterest from monotony
cramped · comfortable · recline · delay · layover · connecting · redeye · long-haul
Wearable speakers for ears
- moviesFeature-length filmed entertainment
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- playlistArranged media collection
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
magazines · documentaries · noise-cancelling · earbuds · kid-friendly · blockbusters · sitcoms · podcasts
cockpit
Pilot's control compartment
- cabinSimple wooden dwelling
- fuselageAircraft's central structure
- wingletUpturned aircraft tip extension
seatbelt · tray-table · armrest · aisle · window-seat · galley · lavatory · bulkhead · pressurized · altitude
meal
Occasion for nourishment
- beverageLiquid for consumption
- snackLight between-meal fare
- cateringSupplying prepared meals professionally
cart · attendant · blanket · pillow · duty-free · menu · refreshments · complimentary · first-class · economy
journey
Travel from place to place
boredom · cramped · comfortable · recline · delay · layover · connecting · redeye · long-haul · short-haul
headphones
Wearable speakers for ears
- moviesFeature-length filmed entertainment
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- playlistArranged media collection
games · magazines · documentaries · noise-cancelling · earbuds · kid-friendly · blockbusters · sitcoms · podcasts · audiobooks
inflightgrounded
Stable and realistic
on the ground · landed · earthbound · stationary · parked
inflightpre-flight
Before aircraft departure
preflight · pre-boarding · taxiing · boarding · deplaning