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scheduled flight

[ ˈʃedʒuːld flaɪt ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

air travel

A scheduled flight is a regular flight that is planned to operate at specific times on specific days, as opposed to a charter flight which is arranged as needed.

Synonyms

regular flight, scheduled service, timetabled flight.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
scheduled flight	Used to describe a flight that is planned and operated at specific times and dates, commonly used in the context of commercial airlines. The next scheduled flight to New York departs at 8 PM All seats on this scheduled flight are booked
regular flight	Refers to flights that operate on a consistent and routine basis. It implies reliability and frequency, but isn't as specific as 'scheduled flight'. There are regular flights between Los Angeles and San Francisco She takes a regular flight to Chicago every week
timetabled flight	This term is less common and is usually used in more formal or detailed contexts, such as aviation schedules or timetables. It emphasizes the inclusion of the flight in an official timetable. Check the timetabled flights for the upcoming holiday season That timetabled flight has been moved to a different time slot
scheduled service	This term is broader and could refer to any kind of scheduled mode of transport, including but not limited to flights. It emphasizes the adherence to a schedule. The scheduled service between London and Paris will resume tomorrow Their scheduled service was delayed due to weather conditions

Examples of usage

The airline operates scheduled flights between New York and London every day.
I prefer taking scheduled flights because they are more convenient and reliable.

Translations

Translations of the word "scheduled flight" in other languages:

🇵🇹 voo programado

🇮🇳 निर्धारित उड़ान

🇩🇪 geplanter Flug

🇮🇩 penerbangan terjadwal

🇺🇦 регулярний рейс

🇵🇱 lot rejsowy

🇯🇵 定期便

🇫🇷 vol régulier

🇪🇸 vuelo regular

🇹🇷 tarifeli uçuş

🇰🇷 정기 항공편

🇸🇦 رحلة مجدولة

🇨🇿 plánovaný let

🇸🇰 plánovaný let

🇨🇳 计划航班

🇸🇮 redni let

🇮🇸 áætluð flug

🇰🇿 жоспарланған рейс

🇬🇪 გეგმიური ფრენა

🇦🇿 planlaşdırılmış uçuş

🇲🇽 vuelo regular

Etymology

The term 'scheduled flight' originated in the early days of commercial aviation when airlines began offering regular services with set departure and arrival times. This concept revolutionized air travel by providing passengers with more predictability and convenience. Today, scheduled flights are the backbone of the airline industry, connecting people and places around the world.